Statin/Vitamin D & Migraine Study
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Migraine Headaches |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2010 |
| End Date: | January 2015 |
Combined Statin and Vitamin D Therapy for Prophylactic Treatment of Episodic Migraine
The investigators are studying if taking simvastatin and vitamin D together will help
prevent episodic migraines. Simvastatin is an FDA approved drug that is typically used to
treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Vitamin D is a
vitamin found in certain foods like some types of fish, and in nutritional supplements. This
study is 9 months long. Some people who participate will receive simvastatin and vitamin D,
and some people will receive a placebo. A placebo is a "sugar pill" that looks like
medication but does not have any active ingredients in it.
The investigators hypothesize that taking vitamin D and simvastatin daily may reduce the
number of migraines people who have episodic migraine get.
prevent episodic migraines. Simvastatin is an FDA approved drug that is typically used to
treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Vitamin D is a
vitamin found in certain foods like some types of fish, and in nutritional supplements. This
study is 9 months long. Some people who participate will receive simvastatin and vitamin D,
and some people will receive a placebo. A placebo is a "sugar pill" that looks like
medication but does not have any active ingredients in it.
The investigators hypothesize that taking vitamin D and simvastatin daily may reduce the
number of migraines people who have episodic migraine get.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Have had migraines for at least 3 years
- Have between 4 and 15 migraines a month
- Able to speak and read the English language
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are pregnant or nursing, or planning on becoming pregnant in the next 10
months
- Individuals who have a had a heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease,
atherosclerotic aortic disease, carotid artery disease, or diabetes
- individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease
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