New treatment option for Migraine
Official title A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called Rimegepant in Adolescents With Frequent Migraine
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06616194
What this study is testing
What is Rimegepant?
Rimegepant is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for migraine.
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 purpose of this study is to learn about the effect of a study medicine called rimegepant in adolescents who have frequent migraine attacks. Rimegepant is a tablet that dissolves when you put it on or under your tongue.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Time commitment: about 1 year
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 17
You may be able to join if
- At least a 6 month history of migraine (with or without aura)
- 15 or more headache days/month
- 8 or more migraine days/month
- Migraine lasting 4-72 hours if untreated
You likely can't join if
- Unrelenting headache
- Current psychiatric condition uncontrolled or untreated
- History of suicidal behavior or the subject is at risk of self-harm
- History of alcohol abuse and/or illicit drug use
- History of severe drug allergy
- Use of more than one medication for migraine prevention/prophylaxis
See the full eligibility criteria
- At least a 6 month history of migraine (with or without aura)
- 15 or more headache days/month
- 8 or more migraine days/month
- Migraine lasting 4-72 hours if untreated
- Unrelenting headache
- Current psychiatric condition uncontrolled or untreated
- History of suicidal behavior or the subject is at risk of self-harm
- History of alcohol abuse and/or illicit drug use
- History of severe drug allergy
- Use of more than one medication for migraine prevention/prophylaxis
- Participation in another clinical trial at the same time
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Naperville, Illinois, United States
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
- New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
- Austin, Texas, United States
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
+ 68 more site(s).
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 study runs about 1 year per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Aurora, Colorado, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Naperville, Illinois, United States; Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and 82 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.