Investigation of Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox-Allergan Inc) in Migraine Headaches
Refractory Migraine
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Refractory Migraine focused on measuring Migraine, refractory migraine, Pain, Botulinum Toxin , Botox
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults 18 and older
- Migraine for more than three months, that fail to respond to two or more major anti-migraine drug, meeting criteria of chronic migraine
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age below 18
- Pregnant or may become pregnant
- Disease of neuromuscular junction or drugs that affect N-M junction
- Allergy to Botox
- Previous use of Botox for migraine by similar methodology
Sites / Locations
- Yale Physician's Building, 800 Howard Ave, lower level,
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Active Comparator
Placebo
Botox
Subjects are randomized to receive Placebo which is inactive saline (sterile salt water solution). The Subjects are injected with a comparable amount of placebo solution (2cc-3cc) as received by those randomized to receive active study drug. The randomization will be done in a double blinded manner where the investigator nor the subject knows which substance (Placebo vs. Botox) is being injected.
Subjects are randomized to receive Active study drug Botox (onobotulinumtoxinA). The Botox is prepare by diluting 100units of toxin /1cc Saline. The Subjects are injected with 200-300units of units of Botox which is 2cc-3cc of solution. The randomization will be done in a double blinded manner where the investigator nor the subject knows which substance (Placebo vs. Botox) is being injected.