No diagnosis yet?
The pain is new.
Use the article on the CHAT-III assessment tool as a first orientation. It is no substitute for a medical diagnosis, but it can help you prepare your symptoms in a structured way.
Austria's first association · since 2024
Together against
the pain.
We are the Cluster Kopfschmerzen Verein Österreich (Austrian Cluster Headache Association), Austria's first cluster headache association for patients and their relatives. Our goal: to make life with this rare condition easier through information, exchange and support — with seven concrete fields of work, one for each colour in our logo.
Basics · 3 min read
What are cluster headaches?
A rare neurological condition that confronts patients with unbelievable challenges and ranks among the most painful conditions of all. Because doctors and relatives often only hear about it second-hand, a real understanding of it is frequently missing.
9/10
pain intensity on the Kip scale
1–8×
attacks per day during an active phase
15–180
minutes duration per attack
~5 yrs
average time until diagnosis
Where are you right now?
Two quick starting points.
Choose the path that fits your current situation.
Already diagnosed?
You know the diagnosis.
Come along to our meetings. Exchange with other patients, practical everyday tips and up-to-date information await you there.
Our work
Our seven pillars.
Each colour in our logo stands for one of the seven pillars of the association.
01
Self-Help
Mutual support and exchange at our meetings
01
Self-Help
Red
Mutual support and exchange at our meetings
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02
Awareness
Raising awareness and fostering understanding in society
02
Awareness
Orange
Raising awareness and fostering understanding in society
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03
Blog & News
Blogs, reports and news for patients and relatives (in German)
03
Blog & News
Yellow
Blogs, reports and news for patients and relatives (in German)
Learn more →
04
Lifestyle
Healthy lifestyle and alternative treatment approaches
04
Lifestyle
Green
Healthy lifestyle and alternative treatment approaches
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05
Online Group
A digital space for exchange and mutual support
05
Online Group
Turquoise
A digital space for exchange and mutual support
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06
Counselling
Psychological support from experts
06
Counselling
Blue
Psychological support from experts
Learn more →
07
Doctors' Register
Quick access to specialists and consultants
07
Doctors' Register
Violet
Quick access to specialists and consultants
Learn more →
Meetings · in person & online
Join our
meetings.
In person or online — our meetings are open to everyone, including non-members. Come along to share stories, discover coping strategies and stay up to date on new medications.
Always stay
in the know.
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updates on meetings, new blog posts and important medical news straight to your inbox.
- Announcements of upcoming meetings
- Summaries of new blog articles
- Important association news
Newsletter · every 4–6 weeks