Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Migraines
Responding With Evidence and Access for Childhood Headaches
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Headache
Headache Disorders
Headache, Migraine
Migraine
Migraine Disorders
Migraine With Aura
Migraine Without Aura
Chronic Migraine
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 10 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 400 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young people who suffer from migraines. Participants will receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through telehealth, either alone or with a prescribed medication called amitriptyline.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with migraines with or without aura.
- I have 4 or more headache days in the last 28 days.
- I am eligible for a prescription of amitriptyline.
- I can complete study visits and questionnaires in English.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently being treated with amitriptyline or CBT for headaches.
- I have taken preventive medication for migraines within the last few weeks.
- I am currently receiving Botox or certain migraine prevention medications.
- I am pregnant.
- I have ongoing suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt.
- I have a history of bipolar disorder or prolonged QT syndrome.
- I have significant constipation or gastroparesis.
- I have any other condition that the study doctor believes would make me unsuitable for the study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This comparative effectiveness study will clarify current first-line preventive treatment approaches for use by neurologists, psychologists, and primary care providers in the context of real world care, and will demonstrate the feasibility of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) via telehealth for youth with migraine. The focus is on applying evidence-based care and enhancing access to it. CBT via t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis: Migraine with or without aura that meets the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) criteria 5 or presentation of continuous headache that includes migranous episodes based upon headache history obtained by site PI or designee. (includes presentat…
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