8 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
Chronic headaches are associated with changes in brain structure and function that may be associated with increased suffering and disability. Understanding how Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) affects these changes would reveal new insight into how the brain processes pain and returns to normal function. Also, demonstrating these changes would provide evidence regarding how OMT causes a reduction in pain and disability, supporting the recommendation for OMT as a primary treatment option for headaches.
Primary Headaches (includes Migraines, Tension, Cluster Headaches)
The purpose of this study is to determine if droperidol is equally as effective as metoclopramide for treatment of primary headaches in the Emergency Department.
Primary Headaches (Includes Migraines, Tension, Cluster Headaches)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intra-arterial (IA) delivery of Dexamethasone and Ketorolac into the arteries supplying the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) - a collection of neurons that plays an important role in headache disorders - in patients with refractory migraine, cluster headache and trigeminal neuralgia. All patients must fail standard treatments prior to enrollment in the trial.
Chronic Migraine, Cluster Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia
This study investigates molecular and physical biomarkers of headaches in order to better understand mechanisms of these diseases. There are 3 main parts: 1. Use of capsaicin (active ingredient in hot chili peppers) to trigger release of calcitonin gene related peptide - the hypothesis is that this will be different in headache subjects compared to controls (and if so might be used to predict how these patients will respond to certain medications that modulate calcitonin gene-related peptide). Subjects will be given capsaicin as a cream applied to the forehead or the inner nostril, or a hot sauce that is ingested. 2. Use of capsaicin to trigger eye watering - the hypothesis is that oxygen gas will slow down the amount of eye watering. Cluster headache patients respond very powerfully to oxygen gas but to very little else. The mechanism for oxygen is unknown but in rodents there is data that it works on the parasympathetic / lacrimal gland system. This study translates rodent data into humans in a non-invasive way to confirm the mechanism of this very effective treatment. 3. Use of ice water to trigger headaches - brain freeze causes a very short-lived but intense headache that may cause similar biomarker release as other headache disorders. This may be a useful human model for other headache disorders.
Migraine, Cluster Headache, Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia, Hemicrania Continua, Paroxysmal Hemicrania, SUNCT, Short-Lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and clinical populations.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable, Anxiety, Asthma, Atrial Fibrillation, Cancer Brain, Cancer, Breast, Cancer Colon, Cancer, Lung, Cancer, Ovarian, Cancer Prostate, Cancer Skin, Throat Cancer, Lymphoma, Cancer, Thyroid, Cancer, Other, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Cluster Headache, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Kidney Diseases, Crohn Disease, Deafness, Depression, Diabetes, Eczema, Epilepsy, Fibroids, Fibromyalgia, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Infertility, Lyme Disease, Macular Degeneration, Migraine, Multiple Allergies, Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Ovarian Cysts, Parkinson Disease, Phantom Limb Pain, Psoriasis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogrens Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Tension Headache, Tinnitus, Ulcerative Colitis
Exparel has a proven efficacy in providing pain relief for up to 72 hours with a single-dose administration at surgical sites. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopically-guided injection of Exparel (Bupivacaine) for the treatment of craniofacial pain. This study would be conducted in a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo- controlled, and cross-over fashion. We aim to investigate whether the administration of Exparel (Bupivacaine) to the lateral nasal wall may positively impact craniofacial pain and functional outcomes, in patients who experience relief with the topical application of Lidocaine (routinely given prior to almost all ENT endoscopy).
Craniofacial Pain, Migraine, Cluster Headache, Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia, Sphenopalatine Ganglion Neuralgia, Paroxysmal Hemicrania
This study is an observational study with the primary objective to assess the safety and tolerability of Ausanil in the treatment of primary headache disorders. The secondary objective is to assess headache pain, functional outcome, time loss to headache and patient satisfaction with Ausanil treatment.
Primary Headache Disorders
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a implantable device, called the bion(R), in the treatment of chronic headache. The bion microstimulator is placed underneath the skin next to the greater occipital nerve. The bion microstimulator then stimulates the nerve by generating small amounts of electrical current.
Headache Disorders