Interest of the T2 * Sequence in MRI for the Diagnosis of Migraine Aura in the Acute Phase.
Migraine Aurainvestigators hypothesize that T2 * vein abnormalities are frequent and are specific to the migraine aura.
The Role of Left Prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Episodic Migraine Prophylaxis
Episodic MigraineProphylaxisThe aim of the study was to examine the prophylactic role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the frequency, and severity of migraine attacks in episodic migraineurs who failed medical treatment. A group received 5 rTMS sessions, delivered over one week. Each rTMS session consisted of a single train of 900 total pulses over 3 minutes duration given at 5-Hz frequency and 100% motor threshold intensity and the placebo group received rTMS with the same stimulation frequency at a fixed intensity of 50% of the machine output
Examining the Efficacy of Kiko Exercises on the Prevention of Migraine Headaches
Migraine HeadacheThis pilot study hopes to show that after 3 months of Kiko training, Kiko naive patients with migraine will have a decrease in the frequency and severity of their migraines.
Adjunctive Treatment of Chronic Migraine Using an Oral Dental Device
Chronic MigraineHeadacheSingle blinding study comparing FDA cleared device for prevention of medically diagnosed migraine pain to placebo.
tDCS for the Treatment of Migraine
Migraine DisordersThe aim of this study is to evaluate an optimized protocol of tDCS that normalize the lack of habituation and efficiency of inhibitory cortical circuits in migraine patients. For this purpose, migraineurs volunteers will undergo to optimized tDCS protocol or sham tDCS.
The Effect of Probiotics on the Frequency and Intensity of Migraine Attacks and Intestinal Permeability...
MigraineRATIONALE: The prevalence of migraine is higher in patients with various intestinal diseases. An explanation could be that migraine is caused by a 'leaky gut': an increased intestinal permeability that allows food particles to pass the gastrointestinal wall. Probiotics may be able to improve intestinal barrier function. OBJECTIVE: To test whether probiotics, as adjuvant therapy, can reduce incidence and severity of migraine attacks by reducing intestinal permeability. STUDY DESIGN: 12-week placebo-controlled randomized double-blind intervention with selected probiotics. STUDY POPULATION: Adults who experience at least 4 migraine attacks per month. INTERVENTION: Subjects will receive either one daily dose of 2 g of Ecologic® Barrier or 2 grams of the placebo, containing only the carrier material (both provided by Winclove Probiotics). MAIN STUDY PARAMETERS/ENDPOINTS: Incidence and severity of migraine attacks, measured by diaries and validated headache questionnaires will be measured at baseline and after 4, 8, and 12 weeks of probiotic/placebo administration. Secondary, intestinal permeability will be measured by the lactulose/mannitol absorption test in urine (screening, baseline and 12 weeks) and by fecal zonulin (baseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks). Inflammation will be assessed from blood C-reactive protein and cytokine concentrations (baseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks). Fecal samples will also be used for microbial analysis.
Trial of Comprehensive Migraine Intervention
MigraineDespite the fact that more than 10% of Americans suffer from migraine, this headache disorder is often not diagnosed and not appropriately treated. The goal of this proposal is to determine whether a migraine protocol designed for use in an emergency room can be used to deliver the headache care that many migraine patients never receive. This is a randomized trial. Consecutive inadequately treated migraine patients will be randomized to TYPICAL care or to COMPREHENSIVE care. Those patients in the comprehensive care arm will receive the following intervention: 1) reinforcement of diagnosis, 2) an adaptable online educational intervention, reading material, and headache diaries, 3) two migraine specific medications and 4) expedited referral to a headache specialist, if needed. Patients in the typical care arm will receive whatever intervention the emergency physician feels is most appropriate. Headache surveys will be used toll if the protocol improves migraine-related pain and functional disability one month after the ER visit.
Optimized tDCS for the Treatment of Migraine
Migraine DisordersThe aim of this study is to establish an optimized protocol of tDCS that normalize the lack of habituation and efficiency of inhibitory cortical circuits in migraine patients and determine tDCS polarity and the best cortical areas to stimulate which could normalize the lack of habituation and efficiency of inhibitory cortical circuits. For this, migraineurs volunteers will undergo to some tDCS protocols or sham tDCS.
A Multicenter Assessment of ALD403 in Frequent Episodic Migraine
Migraine DisordersThe purpose of this study is to assess ALD403 in the prevention of migraine headache in frequent episodic migraineurs.
Clopidogrel For the Prevention of New Onset Migraine Headache Following Transcatheter Closure of...
MigraineThe addition of clopidogrel on top of aspirin may reduce the occurrence of new-onset migraine headache episodes following transcatheter ASD closure.