A Close Examination of Patient Experiences in Cluster Headache Clinical Research
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cluster Headache. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
An Observational Study Assessing the Experience of Patients Undergoing Active Cluster Headache Clinical Trials
Overview
Historically, participation in clinical studies is highly skewed towards particular demographic groups of people. This research will invite several participants to gather a wide range of information on clinical trial experiences for cluster headache patients. The aim of the study is to identify the factors that limit the ability of a person to enroll in, as well as complete a clinical trial for treatment of cluster headache. The data collected from this study will help improve future outcomes for all cluster headache patients as well as those in under-represented demographic groups.
Primary outcome measures
- Rate of patients who decide to enroll in a cluster headache clinical study. [Time frame: 3 months]
- Number of cluster headache patients who remain in clinical research until completion. [Time frame: 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patient has been diagnosed with cluster headache
- Patient has access to a home internet connection in order to provide regular updates through the course of the study
- Participant must be 18 years of age or older
Exclusion criteria
- Patient has an ECOG score of 4 or higher
- Patient is not able to provide consistent digital updates as per study requirements
- Patient does not complete or agree to terms outlined in the Informed Consent Form
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-crossover
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Power Life Sciences — San Francisco
Publications
- Merli E, Asioli GM, Favoni V, Zenesini C, Mascarella D, Sartori A, Cortelli P, Cevoli S, Pierangeli G. Great occipital nerve long-acting steroid injections in cluster headache therapy: an observational prospective study. J Neurol. 2022 Apr;269(4):2193-2199. doi: 10.1007/s00415-021-10884-0. Epub 2021 Nov 25. PMID 34820736
- Snoer A, Lund N, Beske R, Hagedorn A, Jensen RH, Barloese M. Cluster headache beyond the pain phase: A prospective study of 500 attacks. Neurology. 2018 Aug 28;91(9):e822-e831. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000542491.92981.03. Epub 2018 Jul 27. PMID 30054443
- Vigano A, Savastano E, Petolicchio B, Toscano M, De Sanctis R, Maestrini I, Di Piero V. A Study of Clinical Features and Risk Factors of Self-Referring Emergency Department Headache Patients: A Comparison with Headache Center Outpatients. Eur Neurol. 2020;83(1):34-40. doi: 10.1159/000505915. Epub 2020 Mar 10. PMID 32155625
Identifiers
NCT: NCT05978258 · 81829797