The Identification and Characterization of Autonomic Dysfunction in Migraineurs With and Without Auras

This is a study to compare subject response and symptoms resulting from administration of three clinical assessments.

* The 3 assessments are

1. passive upright tilt table testing, 2. quantitative sudomotor axon reflex testing (QSART)and 3. punch biopsy.

The comparison of results will be from two subject groups:

* Group A, the migraine suffering patient with or without aura * Group B, the migraine suffering patient with or without aura who has diagnosed orthostatic intolerance (i.e.,feeling dizzy or faint when making a body position change).

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Key information

Conditions

Migraine Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Consciousness Disorders Headache Disorders Headache Disorders, Primary Migraine Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Syncope Unconsciousness

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cleveland Clinic NI, Center for Headache and Pain, Desk T-33, 9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

age 18 to 65
male or female
migraine diagnosis
may or may not have orthostatic intolerance
able to demonstrate study understanding and complete informed consent process

Exclusion criteria

subjects who do not meet inclusion criteria
subjects unable to complete informed consent process

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Cleveland Clinic

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Mar 4, 2010
Registry last updated: Feb 22, 2012

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