You have episodic migraine attacks 4-10 times per month and you have less than 15 total headache days per month and
Your current headache preventive medications are stable
You have not failed greater than 3 adequate trials of headache prevention
PFO Closure study
PFO is a hole in the wall that divides the top right and left chambers of the heart.Research has shown a higher prevalence of PFO among patients with migraine.
You may qualify if:
You have high frequency episodic migraine (6 or more migraine days per month and less than 15 total headache days per month)
Headache preventives are stable for 4 weeks and you have not used Botox within the last 4 months
You do not overuse your acute headache medications AND you donot have a history of stroke or TIA
FROVA for the treatment of Fasting induced migraine
Treat one attack at-home study
You may qualify if:
You have 1-6 migraine attacks per month and less than 15 total headache days per month
You have hunger or fasting as a trigger for your migraine attacks and you can complete one 20-hr fast
If you take headache preventives, they are stable for 4 weeks
Episodic Migraine study using a Transdermal Patch
Treat one attack at home
You may qualify if:
You have 1 to 6 migraine attacks per month and less than 15 headache days per month
If you take headache preventives, they are stable for 12 weeks
You have not failed Imitrex or are unable to tolerate Imitrex
Preventive Headache Studies
Preventive trials are clinical trials that test a medication for its ability to prevent or decrease the frequency, duration, and disability of migraines.
Preventive headache studies are currently being conducted at the Jefferson Headache Center . Men and women ages 18 to 65 who experience frequent migraine headaches may be able to participate in a clinical research study. The study is designed to examine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug in the prevention of migraine headaches. Physical and neurologic examinations, as well as study drug, will be provided at no cost to qualified participants. Compensation for travel and related expenses will be provided.
Acute Headache Studies
Acute trials are clinical trials that test a medication for its ability to relieve head pain at the onset of a migraine.
Acute headache studies are currently being conducted at the Jefferson Headache Center . Men and women ages 18 to 65 who experience migraine headaches may be able to participate in a clinical research study. The study is designed to examine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug in the relief of eligible migraine attacks. Physical and neurologic examinations, as well as study drug, will be provided at no cost to qualified participants. Compensation for travel and related expenses will be provided.
Cluster Headache Studies
A severe headache that affects predominantly men. Attacks are briefer and more frequent than migraine, are strictly one-sided, and usually occur in clusters that last for weeks. For more information on cluster headache visit the Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches (O.U.C.H.), a non-profit organization formed to assist cluster headache sufferers and their families.
Cluster headache research is currently being conducted at the Jefferson Headache Center . We have a number of trials open for enrollment at any one time. If you are a cluster headache sufferer of any race and gender between the ages of 18 and 65, either in or out of headache cycle, you may be a candidate for one of our studies. If you are interested learning more about our ongoing research studies please contact us for more information.
If you are interested in participating in any of these trials, please call (215) 955-2037.
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