Clinical Trial: Detoxification and Treatment of Subjects With Medication Overuse Headache

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Evaluation of Almotriptan and Topiramate in the Detoxification and Treatment of Subjects With Medication Overuse Headache

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the benefits of almotriptan used as a transitional therapy and topiramate in subjects with medication overuse headaches (MOH.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: The New England Center for Headache, P.C.

Current Primary Outcome:

  • Primary measure for the detoxification period
  • Number of days with mild or no pain in the first two weeks of treatment
  • Primary for the prevention of relapse
  • Pain free days through day ninety


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Primary measure for the detoxification period
  • Number of days without any headache in the first two weeks of treatment
  • Primary for the prevention of relapse
  • Headache frequency through day ninety


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: The New England Center for Headache, P.C.

Dates:
Date Received: February 6, 2007
Date Started: January 2007
Date Completion: February 2007
Last Updated: February 7, 2007
Last Verified: February 2007