Migraine and IVF: new study explores the link
NCT ID NCT03831659
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how common migraines are in infertile women and how they change during IVF treatment. Researchers gave 137 women a simple questionnaire to track headaches and medical history. The goal was to understand if the hormone changes from IVF can trigger or worsen migraines.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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137 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2019
- Finished
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Mar 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Unit of assisted reproductive medicine in a University hospital
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * infertile women supported in reproductive medical assistance at the Port Royal infertility center * aged between 18 and 40 years old Exclusion Criteria: * long-term analgesic treatment * women under guardianship or curatorship
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Port-Royal
Paris, 75014, France
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