Heart hole closure for migraines? tiny study halted early
Symptom relief
Terminated
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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 05:54 UTC