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Effects of Substance P on Headache Induction in Healthy Individuals
Sponsor: Danish Headache Center
Summary
Substance P is a signaling molecule that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of headache. This study aims to ascertain whether administration of substance P can induce headache in healthy adults.
Official title: Effects of Substance P on Headache Induction in Healthy Individuals: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
21
Start Date
2024-10-14
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2024-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Substance P
The participants will receive a continuous intravenous infusion of 20 mL of substance P (1.5 pmol/kg/min) over 20 minutes.
Placebo
The participants will receive a continuous intravenous infusion of 20 mL of placebo (isotonic saline) over 20 minutes.
Locations (1)
Danish Headache Center, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet
Glostrup Municipality, Denmark