Hypnic headache

This study looked at whether fremanezumab (Ajovy), an FDA-approved monthly injection for migraine prevention, could also improve sleep in people with migraines. Researchers planned to track 22 participants over 4 months, comparing their migraine days and sleep quality before and …

This study tested a drug called SPN-538 to prevent migraines in children aged 6 to 11. The trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, meaning some children got the drug and some got a placebo. However, the study was terminated early and only enrolled 26 parti…

This study tested whether BOTOX injections can prevent migraine attacks in adults who have 6 to 14 migraine days per month (episodic migraine). About 775 participants received either BOTOX or placebo injections into their muscles twice, 12 weeks apart. The main goal was to see if…

This study compares two treatments for transformed migraine (chronic daily headache): a sphenopalatine ganglion nerve block using lidocaine gel applied inside the nose, versus daily oral amitriptyline (Elavil), an antidepressant often used for migraine prevention. Ten adults aged…

This study tested the migraine drug lasmiditan in children aged 6 to 17 who have migraines. The goal was to see if it is safe and works for quick relief. The trial was stopped early, so the results are limited.

This study tested whether closing a small hole in the heart (called a PFO) with a device could reduce migraine headaches. It planned to compare the real procedure to a sham (fake) procedure in adults aged 18-55 with frequent migraines. However, the study was stopped early after e…

This study looked at two FDA-approved migraine medications (a dissolving tablet and a nasal spray) given to adults in the emergency department. The goal was to see if these easy-to-use options could relieve pain quickly and shorten ER visits. The study was stopped early with only…

This study aimed to see if lasmiditan, a migraine medicine, is safe and works for children aged 6 to 17. It planned to treat migraine attacks and measure pain relief. The trial was stopped early, so final results are limited, but it may still provide useful information about trea…

This study tested whether a nasal spray version of the migraine drug Ketorolac, combined with oral Prochlorperazine and Diphenhydramine, could relieve migraine pain in children as effectively as the standard IV treatment. The trial aimed to enroll children aged 4 and older with m…

This study tested an experimental drug called K-645 for people having a migraine attack. It aimed to see if the drug could stop pain and other bothersome symptoms better than a placebo. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. About 134 adults with a history of migrai…

This study tested a wearable armband called Nerivio that uses mild electrical pulses to reduce pain from Botox injections in people with chronic migraine. About 80 participants were planned, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the device could make the injecti…

This study looked at whether a common painkiller (diclofenac potassium) works as well as a newer migraine drug (rimegepant) for stopping migraine pain within 2 hours. About 300 adults with migraine took one of the two medicines during a single attack. The goal was to see if both …

This study followed 98 people with chronic migraine who used a device that delivers gentle oscillations inside the nose. The goal was to see if regular use could cut down on severe headache days. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available, but the appro…

This study tested whether adding clorazepate (a sedative) to standard migraine medications could provide faster pain relief for people having a migraine attack in the emergency room. The trial included 323 adults with moderate to severe migraine. However, the study was terminated…

This study looked at whether follow-up calls from a headache nurse could help patients with migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches, or hemicrania continua stay on their preventive medication. 147 participants were randomly assigned to receive nurse calls at 2 and 6 weeks…

This study followed 37 migraine patients in the Gulf region who had just started taking erenumab. Researchers measured how satisfied patients were with the treatment over 12 weeks using a questionnaire. The study was observational, meaning patients received their normal care, and…