Clinical trials
Headache clinical trials
Below are recruiting headache clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 164 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07451769Recruiting
Testing a new drug target for migraine relief
This trial tests a substance that activates adrenomedullin receptors, which may be a new way to treat migraines. It may help people who have migraines without aura and aren't on preventive migraine medications.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07440667Recruiting
Fluid amounts during planned C-section and recovery
This trial compares giving less fluid versus more fluid during planned C-section surgery to see which approach leads to better recovery afterward.
Niğde, MerkezAges 18–45 - NCT07404956Recruiting
Comparing surgical and N95 masks for operating room nurses
This study checks how wearing a surgical mask or an N95 mask affects the air quality during surgery (called surgical smoke). It is for operating room nurses who work with surgical smoke regularly.
Bartın, BartınAges 18 years+ - NCT07347028Recruiting
Trigger point injections for knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting medication into muscle knots (trigger points) can reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if other treatments haven't helped enough.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 years+ - 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 - NCT07294118RecruitingPhase 2
Lidocaine and steroids for pain after brain bleed
This trial tests whether giving a numbing medicine (lidocaine) and steroids into the artery that covers the brain can help reduce pain after a brain bleed. It may be an option for people with a specific type of bleeding who have not had certain brain surgeries or procedures.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT06260072RecruitingPhase 2
Magnesium and Riboflavin for Post-Concussion Headaches
This trial tests if taking magnesium and riboflavin (vitamin B2) can help reduce headaches after a concussion. It is for University of Virginia students who have had a concussion within the past 3 days and can swallow pills.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–40 - NCT07223008Recruiting
Bilateral artery embolization for chronic migraine
This trial tests a procedure called bilateral middle meningeal artery embolization to see if it reduces chronic migraine symptoms in people who haven't found relief from other treatments. It's for those with frequent, disabling migraines that affect both sides of the head.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07166536Recruiting
Study on mental imagery and symptom worsening after concussion
This trial tests whether mental imagery tasks can trigger or worsen headaches and dizziness in people with long-lasting symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. If you still have headaches or dizziness more than 3 months after your injury, this study may help understand how your brain reacts to mental exercises.
Tel AvivAges 18–74 - NCT07159750Recruiting
Study on new migraine drugs in real life
This study tracks how well new migraine medications (like Aimovig, Emgality, Ajovy, Vyepti, Qulipta, and Nurtec) work in everyday use. It may help you and your doctor understand if these treatments are a good option for your migraines.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07103694Recruiting
Migraine drug database study
This study is building a database to learn more about migraine drugs. It may help researchers find better treatments for people with episodic or chronic migraine.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07097792Recruiting
Concussion recovery support program for headaches
This study tests a support program for young people who have had a concussion and are still having headaches. It aims to help them recover and feel better.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–29 - 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 - NCT07058636Recruiting
Nerve block plus trigger point shots for neck pain relief
This study tests if adding a nerve block to standard trigger point injections provides better relief for people with chronic neck pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07040813RecruitingPhase 3
Two migraine medicines together for chronic migraine
This trial tests whether using both a CGRP antibody and Botox together works better than the CGRP antibody alone for chronic migraine. It may help if you have not tried these treatments before.
GrålumAges 18–70 - NCT07015411Recruiting
Neuro supplements for migraine prevention
This trial tests whether a combination of vitamins and supplements can help prevent migraines. It's for adults who have migraines often (at least 6 days per month) and want to try a non-drug option.
MechelenAges 18–75 - NCT07021859Recruiting
Migraine with aura study using CGRP to trigger attacks
This study tests whether a substance called CGRP (a protein linked to migraines) can safely trigger a migraine with aura in people who already have this condition. You'll receive an infusion and be monitored to see how your body responds.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06996600Recruiting
Study of a device to check CSF shunt flow and headaches
This trial is testing a wearable thermal device that checks if your CSF shunt is working properly. It may help understand if your headaches are linked to shunt problems. The study involves using the device at home for 30 days and going to a few follow-up visits.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 6–80 - NCT06999304Enrolling by invitation
Pilot TMS for ongoing mild concussion symptoms
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS can help people with ongoing symptoms after a mild concussion. If you have had concussion symptoms for at least a month but less than a year, you may be able to join.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06959004Recruiting
Does substance P trigger migraine attacks without aura?
This study tests whether a substance called substance P can cause migraine attacks in people who have migraine without aura. Results may help understand new ways to prevent or treat migraine.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06848166Recruiting
Artery blockage treatment for chronic migraine
This trial tests a procedure that blocks a blood vessel in the head to see if it reduces chronic migraine pain. It might help people who have not found relief from other treatments.
Bishkek, BishkekAges 21–70 - NCT06834022Enrolling by invitation
Comparing acupuncture and brain stimulation for migraine
This study compares two non-drug treatments—acupuncture and a gentle form of brain stimulation (tDCS)—to see which one helps reduce migraine headaches better. It's for people who have at least 4 migraine days per month and have never tried acupuncture before.
Ljubljana, LjubljanaAges 18–65 - NCT06788977Recruiting
Migraine treatment in pregnancy with a nerve stimulation device
This trial tests if a device that gently stimulates a nerve on your forehead can safely treat migraines during pregnancy. You'll use the device at home and track your headaches via text or email.
Darien, ConnecticutAges 18–44
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for headache?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 164 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.