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Therapeutic Areas: Neurology
Disease Category: Headaches

Trial Information

Episodic Tension Headache - Adults

People who get tension headaches are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by Montefiore Medical Center.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age, up to 65 years old
• Have tension-type headaches with moderate pain, usually more than twice a month and that last more than 4 hours if untreated, but the pain will go away with over-the-counter pain medications
• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) within the range 18 to 30 (normal weight to overweight, but not obese)
• Are in good general health

You may not participate in this study if you:

• Have ongoing tension type headaches more than 15 days per month for 3 months
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the study
• Have allergy to, can’t tolerate or are unable to use any of the study medications or their ingredients (e.g. ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine).
• Have a psychiatric disease that requires treatment, a significant mental disorder, or any ongoing pain disorder
• Have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse within the last two years
• Have participated in another research study or plan to participate in one during the time of this study

Tiffani DeFreitas, Study Coordinator
Biomedical Research Alliance of New York
Montefiore Medical Center
1575 Blondell Avenue, Suite 225
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: 718-405-8360
Fax: 718-405-8369
EMail: tdefreit@montefiore.org

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