Rimegepant for acute vestibular migraine relief
This study tests a medication called rimegepant to see if it quickly relieves vertigo and dizziness during a vestibular migraine attack. Vestibular migraine causes symptoms like spinning or imbalance, often with headache. If you have frequent, moderate-to-severe episodes, this treatment might offer relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with vestibular migraine by a doctor, using specific criteria.
- You have had at least 4 vestibular migraine attacks in the past year, each lasting over 2 hours and being moderate to severe.
- You do not have other conditions that cause vertigo, like Ménière's disease or ear infections.
- You are able to clearly tell the difference between your vestibular migraine attacks and any other dizziness you might have (like from anxiety).
- You do not have severe liver or kidney problems, or severe heart or blood vessel disease.
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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