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Broadbased search within ClinicalTrials.Gov of clinical trials of headache and migraine disorders. ClinicalTrials.gov " is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals."
The National Headache Foundation offers a very small listing of ongoing clinical trials with the following disclaimer: "There are numerous trials of new medications and procedures for treating headache. The National Headache Foundation cannot objectively evaluate, and does not make any representations as to, whether any of these medications and procedures are appropriate for you and if it would be in your best interest to participate in any such trials. If you are interested in any trial, you should consult with your physician."
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"The American Council for Headache Education(ACHE) is a nonprofit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and to raising the public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically based illness."
"This guide is designed to help find information about migraine headaches: general information about migraines, what the symptoms are, possible causes and triggers, treatments, as well as where to look for more information and locating agencies and support groups."
This the Website for MAGNUM , which “was created to bring public awareness utilizing the electronic, print and artistic mediums, to the fact that Migraine is a true biologic neurological disease, to assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and coworkers, and to help improve the quality of life of Migraine sufferers worldwide.” According to this site, it “… is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Web site about Migraine disease available on the Internet. Here we focus on the serious nature of Migraine, as well as headache and head-pain issues." …including: treatment; news; Migraine myths; advice on medications; Migraine as a disability; and other Migraine & headache issues."
The objectives of this site “…are to inform patients, their relatives and doctors, and scientists about all aspects of migraine with aura, thereby promoting a broad public understanding of the neurological symptoms of migraine aura.”
The National Headache Foundation has three primary goals: 1) To inform: "To serve as an information resource to headache sufferers, their families and the healthcare providers who treat them." 2) To educate: To raise public awareness that headaches are a legitimate biological disease and sufferers should receive understanding and continuity of care." and 3) Reserch:"To promote research into potential headache causes and treatments."
This website was created and is maintained by an individual, James Cottrill. Although he is not a medical professional, he is a long time migraine sufferer. This site offers many excellent resources for patients, provided by a fellow migraneur.
| Links to the most recently indexed articles (English language) in PubMed. |
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Lipton RB, Bigal ME, "The Epidemiology of Migraine," Am J Med. 2005 Mar;118 Suppl 1:3S-10S.
