Migraine is one of the ten most disabling illnesses in the world. In the United States alone, it impacts over 37 million people of all ages. But fewer than 5% of those who suffer from migraine symptoms have been properly diagnosed and treated for their symptoms. For some of those who have sought treatment, no treatment has proven successful enough to decrease the frequency of severity of their migraine symptoms. This is why migraine clinical research remains as important as ever. It’s crucial that we continue to work toward effective migraine treatment to help relieve millions of people from their debilitating migraine symptoms. If you or someone you know suffers from migraine, you may be able to participate in a migraine clinical trial. Not only will your participation allow you to contribute to the future of migraine treatment, but it may also give you access to cutting-edge new migraine treatment to relieve your symptoms today. Here’s what you need to know about clinical trials for migraine:
- Clinical trials for migraine are designed to test out new, targeted migraine treatments.
- Every research trial has a set of eligibility requirements that help to ensure accurate results. These criteria vary from one study to another and may include age, gender, weight, time since diagnosis, frequency of migraine, current or past medications and therapies, or other health conditions.
- Prior to enrollment, you’ll be asked to complete a questionnaire and interview to ensure that you meet the criteria for the study.
- Prior to your enrollment in a migraine study, you will be provided with a clear explanation of the research, the purpose, the length of time required, a description of procedures, any possible discomforts, risks, benefits, and other information needed to help you make an informed decision about your participation.
- Even if you are accepted to enroll in the migraine research study, you do not have to participate.
- Even after you enroll in the clinical trial, you can change your mind and pull out of the study.
- Enrolling in a migraine trial may give you access to innovative new treatments not yet available to the general public.
- You may receive a placebo treatment during your participation, but once the trial is completed, you may be offered the new treatment at no cost.
- All trial participants are closely monitored by highly skilled medical professionals who specialize in migraine research and treatment.
- Some migraine studies involve inpatient participation, requiring overnight stays for the duration of the study in order to provide continuous observation.
- Some migraine clinical trials involve outpatient participation and require regular visits to the research center for check-ups in order to monitor for side-effects and effectiveness of treatment.
- Many research centers offer paid migraine studies, providing free treatment to participants, as well as compensation for their time, transportation, and efforts.
- No matter the outcome of the trial, your participation is a significant contribution toward the advancement of migraine treatment.
Participating in a clinical research trial for migraine is a positive step in the direction of your own health and wellness as well as those in future generations.
Migraine research study in San Diego | Synergy Research Centers
At Synergy Research Centers, we’re currently enrolling participants in a 16-week migraine clinical trial in San Diego. This outpatient study requires 8 visits to our research center in Lemon Grove. Eligible participants must be 18 and over and may receive compensation for their time and travel expenses. For more information, please give us a call at 888-539-0282 or fill out our enrollment form today.