Migraine With Hypertension Clinical Trial
Official title:
An Open-labeled Trial of Ramipril in Patients With Migraine
Physiology of migraine involving renin-angiotensin systems (RAS) has been implicated. Ramipril is a broadly-used angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. The investigators attempt to test the efficacy of ramipril on the prophylaxis of migraine attacks.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 50 |
Est. completion date | July 2005 |
Est. primary completion date | July 2005 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | |
Gender | Both |
Age group | 20 Years to 70 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Patients with chronic migraine are included in this study. Migraineurs should be aged 20 to 70 years old with the ability to read and understand the self-report scales, including the headache diary, used in this study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Medication overuse headache are excluded in this study. 2. Treatment with other ACEI or medication that may affect ARS 3. Treatment with migraine prophylactic medications or anti-hypertensive agents including ß adrenergic receptor or calcium channel blockers 4. Past history of hepatic or renal dysfunction; an abnormal electrocardiography; a psychiatric disorder; a history of substance abuse; pregnancy or lactation; use of anti-psychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs. |
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Country | Name | City | State |
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Korea, Republic of | Seoul National University Hospital | Seoul |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Seoul National University Hospital |
Korea, Republic of,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | headache frequency | headache days | 12 week |