Brain scans in women with period-related migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to compare the brain activity of women who have migraine attacks linked to their period with women who don't have migraine. It aims to find brain features that make some women more prone to menstrually-related migraine.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You need to have regular monthly periods (not without a period for the past year).
- You must have migraine attacks that start around your period (from 2 days before to 2 days after) and no aura (like flashing lights or numbness).
- You cannot have other headache disorders (except occasional tension headaches), heart disease, diabetes, or uncontrolled mental illness.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan (no metal in your body, no claustrophobia) and be okay with learning about any unexpected findings.
- You must not have taken certain medications (except birth control pills), and no coffee, tea, or alcohol for 12 hours before the scan.
Quick eligibility check
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