Diet and Migraine Study

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Conditions studied: Migraine, Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to look at two different diets (a low carbohydrate diet and a low fat diet) for migraine prevention in overweight or obese persons with migraine. The overall aim is to test the theory that diet will improve migraine frequency and that such improvements will be associated with favorable changes in body weight, inflammation, and heart health.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01859052

Run by

Johns Hopkins University

People needed

32

Starts

2012-07-01

Expected to finish

2015-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-09-02

Who can join

Age: 19 and older, up to 49. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• overweight or obese (BMI between 25 and 42)
• women
• >18 years and < 50 years old
• Migraine meeting ICHD criteria for at least 6 months prior to screening
• headache frequency documented > 2 and < 10 headache days per month
• BP inclusion criteria are SBP <160 or DBP <100 mm Hg

You may not qualify if…

• hypocaloric diet (must be weight stable for prior 3 months)
• Self-report of alcohol or substance abuse in the past year or current treatment
• Type 1 or 2 diabetes

Where it is running

• The Johns Hopkins Bayview Headache Center — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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