Migraine Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with migraine according to standard medical guidelines (called ICHD-3)
- You have had migraines for more than 1 year, and they seriously affect your everyday life
- You have been diagnosed with a small hole in the heart called a "patent foramen ovale" (PFO) that allows blood to flow in the wrong direction, confirmed by a heart scan (confirm with trial site)
- You are willing to take part and attend follow-up appointments
- You have already tried at least three different types of migraine prevention medications, and none of them reduced your migraines by 50% or more
Who may not be able to join:
- Your migraines are caused by another underlying condition rather than being a primary migraine disorder
- You have a history of a mini-stroke (TIA) or stroke
- You have a reason why you cannot take blood-thinning or anti-clotting medications, or you are allergic to them
- You have a medical reason why the procedure to close the hole in your heart (PFO closure) would not be safe for you (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Phone: 8688396666
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Reduced days per month at 12 month's follow-up
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.