Clinical trials
Headache clinical trials
Below are recruiting headache clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 165 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05902026Enrolling by invitation
Questionnaire study for jaw-related headache and pain impact
This study tests a biopsychosocial questionnaire (a survey about thoughts, daily life, and pain) for people with jaw-related headaches from temporomandibular disorder (TMD). It may help researchers better understand what influences headache severity and how to support treatment planning.
Gaziantep, Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityAges 18–60 - NCT03511846Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Pain biomarker study for headache or back nerve pain
This study looks at measurable “pain signals” (biomarkers) in people with certain headache disorders or lumbar nerve pain, and compares them with healthy people. It may help researchers better understand what drives pain and how it can be detected.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06848166RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Middle meningeal artery embolization for resistant chronic migraine
This study tests a procedure called 'middle meningeal artery embolization' using a special glue-like material (SQUID) to treat chronic migraine that hasn't responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if blocking blood flow to the membrane around the brain can reduce migraine attacks.
Bishkek, BishkekAges 35–59 - NCT07617441Recruiting
Brain and Psychology Study of Hard-to-Treat Migraines
This research study compares brain structure and psychological traits in people with chronic migraines that don't respond well to standard treatments versus healthy volunteers without migraines. Understanding these differences may help doctors develop better treatment options for difficult-to-treat migraines.
Catanzaro, CatanzaroAges 18–75 - NCT07347067Recruiting
Trigger point injections for chronic migraine
This study tests if injecting medication into specific painful spots in your muscles (called trigger points) can help reduce chronic migraine pain. It may be an option if you've tried other treatments but still have significant pain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07729449Recruiting
Predicting headache after cesarean using ultrasound and oxygen monitoring
This trial measures how well two monitoring tools (optic nerve ultrasound and brain oxygen levels) can predict headache after a planned cesarean. It may help find better ways to prevent post-dural puncture headache.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–40 - NCT07725198Recruiting
Neck muscle responses after upper neck therapy
This trial looks at how a specific neck therapy affects a small muscle at the top of your neck. It may help researchers understand how hands-on treatment works for neck pain or stiffness.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07720765Recruiting
Using eye scans to study brain diseases
This trial uses a type of eye scan (OCT) to look at the retina in people with brain conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or migraines. It aims to see if these scans can help doctors learn more about the disease and monitor it over time.
Milan, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT04032379Recruiting
Study biomarkers to predict outcomes in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
This study looks at body measurements (“biomarkers”) to help doctors diagnose idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and predict how it may go over time. If you’re an adult with a doctor’s concern for IIH, you may be asked to provide health information and possibly samples for testing.
Copenhagen, GlostrupAges 18 years+ - NCT04095117Recruiting
Measure belly size to predict epidural depth in obesity
This study checks whether a measurement of belly size can help predict how deep an epidural needs to go in people with obesity. It may help make epidural placement safer and more accurate during planned leg surgeries.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT04151472RecruitingPhase 3
Idebenone to prevent episodic migraine attacks
This trial tests idebenone, a preventive medicine, to see if it can reduce how often migraine attacks happen. It mainly focuses on people with episodic migraine who have regular attacks and are not already using other migraine prevention treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT04930887RecruitingPhase 2
Numbing injection in the face to ease craniofacial pain
This trial tests whether an injection of a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) guided by an endoscope can reduce craniofacial pain. It may help people with certain headache or facial pain conditions by targeting the pain area more precisely.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06464367RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin study for migraine and healthy volunteers
This study looks at how psilocybin affects the brain in people with migraines and in healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand why it may help with headache disorders.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–70 - NCT05049057RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a nerve-blocking shot for recent mild TBI
This Phase 2 study tests a medication that blocks a pain signal (a CGRP receptor antibody) in people who recently had a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and are also dealing with post-traumatic headache (PTH). The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve recovery after the injury.
Fort Bragg, North CarolinaAges 18–50 - NCT05324748RecruitingPhase 3
Repeated nerve-block shots for chronic cluster headache
This Phase 3 trial tests whether repeated injections can reduce attacks of chronic cluster headache. It may help people who have frequent, consistent attacks and can track them closely during the study.
LeidenAges 18–70 - NCT05325580RecruitingPhase 3
IV magnesium vs placebo for sudden non-injury headaches
This trial tests whether giving magnesium sulfate through a vein in the emergency room can reduce sudden (non-injury) acute headaches compared with a placebo. It may help people whose headache comes on suddenly and is not caused by an injury.
MonastirAges 18–85 - NCT05337033RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cannabis for chronic headaches in teens
This trial studies whether cannabis can reduce chronic migraine headaches in adolescents who have not improved with other treatments. It also asks participants to work with psychology and physiotherapy during the study.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 14–17 - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT05617365RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study treatment for chronic neck-related head and neck pain
This early-stage study tests a new treatment for people (women) who have long-lasting headaches and pain coming from the neck. It may help reduce symptoms, but you must match specific safety and diagnosis requirements.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT05662722Recruiting
Needle electrolysis for “cold nose/patch” headache pattern
This trial tests a small procedure that uses a needle on the ear (near the concha) to treat headaches. It focuses on people whose headaches match a specific pattern called the “cold nose” and/or “cold patch” pattern.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–70 - NCT05689944Recruiting
Dance therapy for teens with chronic pain
This trial studies whether dance therapy can help reduce chronic pain in teens when usual pain treatments haven’t worked well. It may be helpful if you’re followed in a pain clinic and are able to participate in movement-based sessions.
BronAges 12–20 - NCT05700318Recruiting
Test of a device therapy for frequent migraine
This trial studies a migraine device (the ShiraTronics Migraine Therapy System) to help people with frequent migraine headaches. It may be a good option if you’ve tried common migraine preventions but they didn’t work for you, weren’t safe, or you couldn’t take them.
Broadmeadow, New South WalesAges 22 years+ - NCT05754190Recruiting
Smartphone study of mood and symptoms in people with pain
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily pain and mood changes over about 4 months. It’s meant to learn patterns that could help better understand how mood and pain affect each other.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05851326Recruiting
Ultrasound and gentle stimulation for stubborn muscle pain
This trial tests whether low-energy ultrasound and electrical/magnetic stimulation can reduce long-lasting myofascial pain in the low back, neck, or tension-type headaches. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 3 months and is still noticeable despite your current treatment plan.
GrazAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for headache?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 165 recruiting headache studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a headache trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a headache trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.