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
- NCT06690060Recruiting
Mind-body program for chronic migraine
This study tests whether a mind-body program, done remotely, can help people with chronic migraines reduce headache impact. It is for adults who have migraines at least 5 days a month and are willing to learn relaxation and stress-management techniques.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06670053Recruiting
Testosterone and brain development in teens
This study looks at how starting testosterone therapy affects brain development in transgender and gender-diverse youth. It may help you and your doctor understand the changes to expect.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–20 - NCT06617832Recruiting
Evaluating migraine treatment designs
This trial is testing new ways to treat migraine attacks. It is for adults in Denmark who have migraine on a few days each month and have used triptan rescue medicines.
Aarhus CAges 18–65 - NCT06584409Recruiting
Laser Acupuncture vs Standard for Migraine – Blood Test Study
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can help migraines by checking two substances in your blood (MMP2 and CGRP). You may be able to join if you have migraines and are not pregnant.
Taichung, TaichangAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06471790Recruiting
Wearable sensor study for walking after epidural
This study tests a small, wearable sensor to track how well you walk after receiving a low-dose epidural during labor. The goal is to see if the sensor can help doctors monitor your recovery and safety.
LyonAges 18–40 - NCT06473597RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing Nurtec and Maxalt for migraine in the ER
This trial tests two fast-dissolving migraine medicines, Nurtec ODT and Maxalt MLT-ODT, in adults coming to the emergency room with a migraine. The goal is to see which one works better and faster for pain relief.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06229834Recruiting
Chiropractic care for episodic migraine
This study tests whether chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulation) can help reduce the number of migraine days you have each month. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group gets chiropractic care plus usual care, the other gets a sham (fake) treatment plus usual care, so researchers can see if the real adjustments work better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06225817Recruiting
Can a placebo help with chronic jaw pain and sleep?
This study is testing whether a placebo (a pill with no medication) can help improve sleep and reduce pain for people with long-term jaw or face pain. Researchers want to see if just expecting relief can change how your body handles pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT06073886RecruitingPhase 2
Better brain stimulation for long-lasting concussion symptoms
This trial tests whether personalized brain stimulation can help people who have ongoing symptoms more than 20 on a standard concussion scale, such as headaches, dizziness, or trouble concentrating, after a mild head injury in the past year.
Westwood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06077838Recruiting
RELAXaHEAD app test for migraine relief
This study tests a smartphone app called RELAXaHEAD that teaches relaxation techniques to help people with migraine. If you have 4–29 headache days per month and haven't tried relaxation therapy for headaches recently, this app might help reduce your symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 16–80 - NCT05943457Recruiting
Vitamin K2 for adults with episodic migraine
This trial tests whether taking vitamin K2 can reduce the number of migraine days per month. It may help people who have had episodic migraines for at least a year and meet specific migraine frequency and medication requirements.
Beirut, BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT06016465RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve block plus steroid to prevent migraine return in 72 hours
This trial tests whether adding a steroid pill (dexamethasone) to a nerve block can stop a migraine from coming back within three days. It's for people whose headache got much better after a nerve block.
El Paso, TexasAges 18–85 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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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.