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Inflammatory Markers in Migraine - Ictally and Interictally - NCT00868322-43606(Clinical Trial 280241)



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City:  Toledo
State:  
OH
Zip Code: 43606
Conditions: Migraine Headache
Purpose: This study will measure two types of markers, adipokines and cytokines during an acute migraine attack. Adipokines have not previously been studied in this manner. Measurements of these markers in treated and untreated patients during an acute migraine attack ang again at a pain free interval may lead to increased understanding of the pathway to neurologic inflammation giving rise to migraine.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - >= 18 years old - Migraine diagnosis with frequency of at least 1 per month with a severity of moderate or greater (determined by headache diary for 30 days after screening visit) Exclusion Criteria: - Inflammatory, autoimmune or infectious diseases - Chronic pain other than headache - Pregnancy (by self report at screening and by negative urine pregnancy test in woman of childbearing potential prior to treatment) - Change in migraine prophylaxis 1 month prior to screening and until the final visit is completed - Metabolic, thyroid, renal, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases - Allergy to a triptan or non-steroidal medication - Contraindication to the use of a triptan of non-steroidal medication
Study is available at: University of Toledo, Health Science Campus
Toledo, OH 43606
United States

Primary Contact:
Gretchen Teitjen, MD
Email: gretchen.tietjen@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419-383-6087

Secondary Contact:
Gretchen Teitjen, MD
Email: gretchen.tietjen@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419-383-6087
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Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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