Brain and Psychology Study of Hard-to-Treat Migraines
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This research study compares brain structure and psychological traits in people with chronic migraines that don't respond well to standard treatments versus healthy volunteers without migraines. Understanding these differences may help doctors develop better treatment options for difficult-to-treat migraines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have chronic migraines (at least 8 migraine days per month) that significantly limit your daily activities
- You have tried at least three different migraine preventive medications for at least 6 weeks each, without adequate relief or you couldn't tolerate them
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- You do not have a history of alcohol or drug abuse
- You do not have certain other brain, heart, or psychiatric conditions (liver or kidney disease, psychosis, major depression, or bipolar disorder)
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