Chronic Migraine study: HD-tDCS Active Protocol
Official title Investigation and Modulation of the Central Mu-Opioid Mechanism in Migraine (in Vivo)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05769348
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether daily non‑invasive brain stimulation reduces migraine pain. It also observes people with episodic migraine.
- Who it's for
- You may join if you have chronic migraine and want daily brain stimulation. You may also join if you have episodic migraine for observation.
- What's involved
- You will receive a 20‑minute brain stimulation session each weekday for 20 days. Some sessions are real, some are pretend. Episodic migraine participants will just be observed.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 4 weeks, with daily 20‑minute sessions and follow‑up visits.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Male or female, aged 18 to 65 (inclusive)
- Chronic migraine (ICHD-3-beta), headache occurring on 15 days/month for more than six months, which, on at least eight days/month, has the features...
- Episodic migraine (low frequency), specifically those with headache occurring less than 8 days/month.
- Willing to limit the introduction of new treatments and medications during the study period.
You likely can't join if
- Significantly greater pain in body sites other than the head
- Active, untreated major concurrent systemic illness other than migraine
- Medical conditions that can impair health status independent of migraine (including cardiopulmonary disorders, malignancy, uncontrolled endocrine or...
- Systemic rheumatic disorders (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, and fibromyalgia);
- History or current evidence of a psychotic disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) or severe major depression, as evidenced by Beck...
- History of neurological disorder (e.g., epilepsy, stroke, neuropathy, neuropathic pain)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female, aged 18 to 65 (inclusive)
- Chronic migraine (ICHD-3-beta), headache occurring on 15 days/month for more than six months, which, on at least eight days/month, has the features of a migraine headache.
- Episodic migraine (low frequency), specifically those with headache occurring less than 8 days/month.
- Willing to limit the introduction of new treatments and medications during the study period.
- Significantly greater pain in body sites other than the head
- Active, untreated major concurrent systemic illness other than migraine
- Medical conditions that can impair health status independent of migraine (including cardiopulmonary disorders, malignancy, uncontrolled endocrine or allergies)
- Systemic rheumatic disorders (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, and fibromyalgia);
- History or current evidence of a psychotic disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) or severe major depression, as evidenced by Beck Depression score of \>30\
- History of neurological disorder (e.g., epilepsy, stroke, neuropathy, neuropathic pain)
- Medication overuse headache (ICHD-3), regular intake for ≥10 days per month of ergotamine, triptans, combination analgesics, or any combination thereof OR ≥15 days per month of simple analgesics (acetaminophen, aspirin...
- Current use of opioid or dopaminergic drugs (or use within the last 3 months) or substance abuse (self-reported)
- Drug test positive for opioid or recreational drug (e.g., cannabis) at the time of the PET scan visits
- Allergic response to study radiotracers or chemically related drugs
- Excluded by MRI Center or PET Center safety screening checklist (as administered by study staff)
- Pregnant or lactating (negative urine pregnancy test must be available before any PET procedures are initiated)
- Prior use of tDCS
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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