New hope for cluster headache sufferers? rimegepant shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT05264714
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested whether the drug rimegepant can help prevent cluster headaches, a very painful type of headache that comes in cycles. Twenty adults with cluster headaches took rimegepant and recorded how often attacks happened and how severe the pain was. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce the number of weekly attacks.
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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