Could an inhaled sedative quiet the Brain's migraine alarm?
NCT ID NCT07769255
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether inhaling a sedative called dexmedetomidine can reduce the brain's oversensitivity that drives chronic migraine. Researchers will measure changes in pain-related biomarkers and nerve signals in people with early chronic migraine. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can ease symptoms and slow the progression of the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nebulized dexmedetomidine, a sedative drug given as a mist to inhale
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, needle-free way to treat chronic migraine and possibly prevent it from worsening.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, so the drug may not prove effective or safe for migraine. It may also cause sedation or other side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beni-Suef University Hospital
RECRUITINGBanī Suwayf, Egypt
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