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Tests treatment safety and results for Migraine Disorders
Official title Tai Chi for the Prophylaxis of Episodic Migraine: the Efficacy Examination and Mechanism Exploration
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05690737
What this study is testing
What is Standard prophylactic medication?
Standard prophylactic medication is an investigational medicine, given as a treatment applied to the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for migraine disorders.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The proposed study aims to examine the clinical efficacy of 24-week Tai Chi training in the prophylaxis of episodic migraine comparing with standard prophylactic medication in Hong Kong Chinese women, and to explore the mechanism of Tai Chi's intervention effect by examining the associations of changes in migraine features with neurovascular and neuroinflammation variations.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65, women only
You may be able to join if
- Chinese woman, aged 18-65 years.
- Have a clinical diagnosis of episodic migraine (migraine with less than 15 attacks per month) with or without aura according to the International...
- First migraine attack before the age of 45 years.
- Between two and six migraine attacks in one month.
- At least one of the following migraine characteristics is met: nausea, vomiting, photophobia, or phonophobia.
You likely can't join if
- Severe migraine attacks with disabilities that cannot perform moderate intensity physical activity.
- Secondary headache and other neurological disease.
- More than 5 days of non-migrainous headache per month.
- Experience with Tai Chi or other body-mind exercises (yoga, biofeedback, medication, etc.) after diagnosis of migraine.
- Undergoing other alternative therapeutic treatments during recruitment period, or received other alternative therapeutic treatments in the past 12...
- Pregnancy, lactation period, or currently using contraceptives.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Chinese woman, aged 18-65 years.
- Have a clinical diagnosis of episodic migraine (migraine with less than 15 attacks per month) with or without aura according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3).
- First migraine attack before the age of 45 years.
- Between two and six migraine attacks in one month.
- At least one of the following migraine characteristics is met: nausea, vomiting, photophobia, or phonophobia.
- Duration of migraine attacks is 2-72 h without acute medication or at least 1 h with acute medication.
- Able to undertake designated level of Tai Chi exercise.
- Live in Hong Kong.
- Severe migraine attacks with disabilities that cannot perform moderate intensity physical activity.
- Secondary headache and other neurological disease.
- More than 5 days of non-migrainous headache per month.
- Experience with Tai Chi or other body-mind exercises (yoga, biofeedback, medication, etc.) after diagnosis of migraine.
- Undergoing other alternative therapeutic treatments during recruitment period, or received other alternative therapeutic treatments in the past 12 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation period, or currently using contraceptives.
- Use of pharmacological prophylactic treatment for migraine in the past 12 weeks.
- Drug abuse, take antipsychotic or antidepressant drugs, or take analgesics for other chronic pain more than 3 days a month in the past 12 weeks.
- Epilepsy, or have a psychiatric disease.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, HONG KONG, Hong Kong
- Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, HONG KONG, Hong Kong; Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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