Comparing Nurtec and Maxalt for migraine in the ER
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in the emergency department with a migraine headache that feels like at least a 5 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You are awake, alert, and able to understand and talk about the study.
- You are not allergic to either rimegepant (Nurtec) or rizatriptan (Maxalt).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have certain heart, liver, or blood vessel problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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