Induction of Migraine Aura With Cilostazol
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
In a double blind placebo-controlled cross-over study the effect of cilostazol on aura induction and endothelial response is tested in patient with migraine with aura.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Early Phase 1 |
Detailed Description
Migraine with aura is associated to an increased risk of stroke. The mechanism behind such increased risk is not fully understood. Cilostazol induce headache and migraine in migraine patients and is used as secondary prevention of stroke. The effect on aura induction is not known. We investigate the aura inducing potential of cilostazol and associated changes in endothelial function.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Active Cilostazol 200 mg single dose |
Drug: Cilostazol
Single oral administration of active or placebo one week apart
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo Placebo capsule |
Drug: Placebo
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Aura [24 hours]
Induction of aura reported by an aura diary for 24 hours post medication
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Migraine [24 hours]
Induction of headache resembling usual migraine attacks
- Endothelial response [3 hours]
Measurement of endothelial response by Endopat2000 before and after administration of placebo and cilostazol
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Migraine with aura
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Minimum of 2 attacks/year
Exclusion Criteria:
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Chronic tension type headache
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Cardiac arrhythmias
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Herlev Hospital, Dept Neurology | Herlev | Denmark | 2730 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Herlev Hospital
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Christina Kruuse, MD PhD DMSc, Consultant Neurologist, Dept Neurology
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- H-3-2013-166
- 2013-004188-29