Migraine with aura triggered by a brain chemical
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a substance called PACAP38 can safely bring on migraine attacks with aura in a controlled setting. It may help us understand what causes migraine with aura and develop better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had migraine with aura for at least 12 months.
- You had at least 1 day with aura (like visual changes) each month for the past 3 months.
- You do not have heart or blood pressure problems, and are not at risk of harming yourself.
- You have not changed any daily migraine prevention medications in the last 2 months.
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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