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Induction of Migraine Attacks With Aura Using Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide-38
Sponsor: Danish Headache Center
Summary
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide-38 (PACAP-38) is a key neuropeptide in migraine pathophysiology and treatment. This study investigates whether PACAP-38 administration can trigger aura in individuals with a diagnosis of migraine with aura.
Official title: Induction of Migraine Attacks With Aura Using Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide-38: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
21
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide-38 (PACAP-38)
The participants will receive a continuous intravenous infusion of 10 pmol/kg/min PACAP-38 over 20 min
Placebo
The participants will receive a continuous intravenous infusion of 20 mL of placebo (isotonic saline) over 20 minutes.