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NCT02847494 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Corticosteroids for Acute Migraine in the Emergency Department
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 220
- Enrollment target
NCT02847494: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center.
NCT02847494 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Montefiore Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 220 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02847494, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 220 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is an emergency department based randomized trial in which we compare two different treatment for migraine headache. The goal is to decrease the number of headache days during the week after ED discharge.
Primary Outcome
At the seven day follow-up, participants will be asked by phone how many days they experienced headaches since being discharged.
Interventions
- DRUG Dexamethasone
- DRUG metoclopramide
- DRUG methylprednisolone acetate
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 220 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-09-30 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT02847494 record still lists
NCT02847494 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 220 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Dexamethasone is the first listed.
NCT02847494 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02847494 about?
NCT02847494 is a clinical study titled "Corticosteroids for Acute Migraine in the Emergency Department". This is an emergency department based randomized trial in which we compare two different treatment for migraine headache. The goal is to decrease the number of headache days during the week after ED discharge.
What is the current status of trial NCT02847494?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 220 participants. The study started on 2016-09-01. Estimated completion is 2017-09-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02847494?
The interventions under investigation include: Dexamethasone (DRUG), metoclopramide (DRUG), methylprednisolone acetate (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02847494?
This trial is sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, which has 345 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02847494's enrollment target sits among peer trials
220 385th of 2000 higher than 1,612 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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