Brain scans and heat tests may predict migraine in teens

NCT ID NCT05654012

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates what brain and sensory changes happen before and after migraine starts in adolescents aged 10-13. Researchers will use MRI scans and apply mild heat or cold to see how the brain processes pain. The goal is to find factors that predict who will develop migraines and how the condition progresses over time.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help identify early warning signs for migraine in adolescents, potentially leading to better prevention or treatment strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all adolescents.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

migraine disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MIGRAINE

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Locations

Washington University School of Medicine
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St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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