Clinical trials · California
Migraine clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 29 recruiting migraine studies with a site in California — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT05127954Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term migraine tablet study for kids and teens ages 6–17
This study follows kids and teens who already took part in an earlier migraine medication study to check long-term safety and comfort with oral ubrogepant tablets. It may help families understand whether this migraine tablet is safe to keep using over time.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT03231241Recruiting
Study of worsening headaches using scans and blood testing
This study looks at why headaches can become long-lasting (“chronified”) by combining answers from online questionnaires, brain imaging, and blood protein tests. Your participation may help researchers find biological clues that could improve how headache problems are understood and treated.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05582837RecruitingPhase 4
Using migraine medicines to treat Meniere’s disease symptoms
This Phase 4 study tests whether migraine-type medications can help people with active or frequent Meniere’s disease. If you have symptoms like inner-ear episodes, the trial may help find a better way to control them.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 25–85 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+
Migraine trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting migraine studies listed above.
- Advanced Research Center (ARC), Inc.
- Alliance for Research Alliance for Wellness
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Excell Research Inc
- Lumos Clinical Research Center
- Neuro-Pain Medical Center
- Pacific Clinical Research Management Group LLC
- Paradigm Clinical Research
What taking part in a migraine study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Migraine trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there migraine clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 29 recruiting migraine studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a migraine study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a migraine trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New migraine studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.