Comparing first-time preventive treatments for migraine
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two different first-time preventive treatments for migraine in a primary care setting. If you qualify, you'll receive one of the study medications, and the research team will track how well it reduces your migraine days.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have migraines on at least 4 days each month
- You have never taken a preventive migraine medicine before
- You have a smartphone that you can use for study activities
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy in the next 3 months, or breastfeeding
- You are not already taking certain heart, depression, or pain medications
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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