Evaluating Ubrogepant for treating migraines in children and adolescents
Official title: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Single-attack Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Ubrogepant in the Acute Treatment of Migraine With or Without Aura in Children and Adolescents (Ages 6-17)
Run by AbbVie · NCT05125302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if ubrogepant can safely help kids and teens aged 6-17 with migraines and to find out the best dose for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1059 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | AbbVie Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 129 sites (Huntsville, Alabama and 128 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 13, 2022 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05125302 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 6-17 with a history of migraine lasting between 3 and 72 hours.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a history of migraines or those who have not responded to previous migraine treatments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study assesses the safety and effectiveness of ubrogepant, a medication approved for adult migraine treatment, in children and adolescents aged 6-17. Participants will be divided into two cohorts: a pharmacokinetic (PK) cohort for dose analysis and a main study cohort where they will receive either ubrogepant or a placebo. The main study will randomize participants aged 6-11 years to receive either a low or high dose of ubrogepant or a placebo, following a screening period that includes a single-blind placebo treatment. The goal is to determine the optimal dosage and evaluate the drug's impact on migraine symptoms in this younger population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for managing migraines in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in treating migraines in adults, but this specific application in children is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A history of migraine with or without aura consistent with a diagnosis according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) for at least 6 months. * By history, the participant's migraines typically last between 3 and 72 hours if untreated or treated unsuccessfully and migraine episodes are separated by at least 48 hours of headache pain freedom. * History of 1 to 14 migraine attacks per month with moderate to severe headache in each of the 2 months prior to screening (Visit 1). * Current or past use of at least 1 oral medication (over-the-counter medication or prescription medication) for the acute treatment of migraine. * For main study participants, treatment of a qualifying migraine with single-blind placebo during the screening period and completion of 2-hour headache pain assessment. * Weight is ≥ 20 kg (44 pounds) and \< 135 kg (298 pounds) * Per investigator judgment, participant is able to swallow or can learn to swallow study intervention. * The participant is able to understand and complete the study questionnaires and eDiary. Participants who need assistance with reading the assessments may be assisted by a parent or guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Any clinically significant hematologic, endocrine, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular or neurologic disease. * In the opinion of the investigator, other confounding pain syndromes, confounding psychiatric conditions, or other significant neurological disorders other than migraine. * History of malignancy in the 5 years prior to Visit 1. * History of any prior gastrointestinal conditions (eg, diarrhea syndromes, inflammatory bowel disease) that may affect the absorption or metabolism of the study intervention. * Significant risk of self-harm, based on clinical interview and responses on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), or of harm to others; participants must be excluded if they report suicidal ideation with intent, with or without a plan, (ie, Type 4 or 5 on the C-SSRS) in the past 6 months or report suicidal behavior in the last 6 months prior to Visit 1 or Visit 2 assessments. * At Visit 1, current alcohol or drug abuse or dependence per investigator's judgment. * For main study participants, no headache at the 2-hour post dose assessment after taking single-blind placebo for a qualifying migraine during screening period (ie, placebo responder). * A current diagnosis of chronic migraine as defined by ICHD-3 * Participants who overuse medication for migraine defined as use of opioids or barbiturates \> 2 days/month, triptans or ergots ≥ 10 days/month, simple analgesics (eg, aspirin, NSAIDs, acetaminophen) ≥ 15 days/month or any combination of triptans, ergots, or simple analgesics (eg, aspirin, NSAIDs, acetaminophen) ≥ 10 days/month in the 3 months prior to Visit 1 per investigator's judgment. * Difficulty distinguishing migraine headache from tension-type or other headaches. * Has a history of migraine aura with diplopia or impairment of level of consciousness, hemiplegic migraine, or retinal migraine as defined by ICHD-3. * Has a current diagnosis of new persistent daily headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalgia (eg, cluster headache), or painful cranial neuropathy as defined by ICHD-3 * Required in-hospital (excluding emergency department visits) treatment for migraines 3 or more times in the 6 months prior to Visit 1. * Requirement for any medication (eg, barbiturates) or diet (eg, grapefruit juice) that is on the list of prohibited concomitant medications that cannot be discontinued or switched to an allowable, alternative medication at Visit 1. * Previous exposure, within the last 6 months, to injectable monoclonal antibodies blocking the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway * History of hypersensitivity or clinically significant adverse reaction to a CGRP receptor antagonist or hypersensitivity to any component of the study interventions, ubrogepant or placebo. * Currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigational compound or device within 30 days prior to Visit 1
Where it's running
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Rehabilitation & Neurological Services /ID# 229969
Huntsville, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
The Center for Clinical Trials - Saraland /ID# 231546
Saraland, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Velocity Clinical Research - Phoenix /ID# 274478
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
HealthStar Research Glenwood /ID# 275303
Glenwood, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
HealthStar Research of Hot Springs /ID# 273256
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
Preferred Research Partners /ID# 230725
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting
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Advanced Research Center /ID# 227962
Anaheim, California, United States Recruiting -
Neuro Pain Research Center /ID# 227966
Fresno, California, United States Recruiting -
Imax Clinical Trials /ID# 281436
La Palma, California, United States Recruiting -
Alliance for Research Alliance for Wellness /ID# 230546
Long Beach, California, United States Recruiting -
Paradigm Clinical Research - Modesto, CA /ID# 280611
Modesto, California, United States Recruiting -
Excell Research, Inc /ID# 230899
Oceanside, California, United States Recruiting -
Paradigm Clinical Research - San Diego /ID# 269608
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting -
Lumos Clinical Research Center /ID# 231267
San Jose, California, United States Recruiting -
Sunwise Clinical Research /ID# 230971
Walnut Creek, California, United States Recruiting -
Amicis Research Center /ID# 272621
Winnetka, California, United States Recruiting -
Paradigm Clinical Research - Aurora, CO /ID# 280612
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Children's Hospital Colorado - Aurora /ID# 231879
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
New England Institute for Clinical Research /ID# 230635
Stamford, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Emerson Clinical Research Institute - Connecticut Avenue - Washington /ID# 231693
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting -
Encore Medical Research of Boynton Beach LLC /ID# 246833
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Gulf Coast Clinical Research Center /ID# 230020
Fort Myers, Florida, United States Recruiting -
AGA Clinical Trials /ID# 230554
Hialeah, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Encore Medical Research /ID# 245682
Hollywood, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Columbus Clinical Services, Llc /Id# 230880
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
My Preferred Research LLC /ID# 227886
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Medical Research Group of Central Florida /ID# 231632
Orange City, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Associates of Orlando, LLC /ID# 272619
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
FWD Clinical Research - Spring Hill /ID# 229815
Spring Hill, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of South Florida- Neuroscience Institute /ID# 229324
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Encore Medical Research - Weston /ID# 246809
Weston, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Specialists /ID# 229967
Winter Park, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Rare Disease Research /ID# 231046
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Integrative Research Center of Atlanta (CIRCA) /ID# 231134
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Coastal Georgia Child Neurology /ID# 231409
Brunswick, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Velocity Clinical Research - Savannah. /ID# 228992
Savannah, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Velocity Clinical Research - Boise /ID# 231871
Meridian, Idaho, United States Recruiting -
Chicago Headache Center & Research Institute /ID# 248625
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Ascension Saint Alexius /ID# 275261
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Accellacare - McFarland Clinic /ID# 229789
Ames, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Associates Midwest, LLC /ID# 274315
Overland Park, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Alliance For Multispeciality Research - Wichita East /ID# 234126
Wichita, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center /ID# 230827
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
Pharmasite Research, Inc. /ID# 227908
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology - Burnsville /ID# 232551
Burnsville, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Proven Endpoints LLC /ID# 239513
Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States Recruiting -
Cognitive Clinical Trials (CCT) - Papillion /ID# 232552
Papillion, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Healthy Perspectives - Innovative Mental Health Services, PLLC /ID# 230312
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States Recruiting -
Goryeb Childrens Hospital /ID# 229507
Morristown, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
Dent Neurologic Institute - Amherst /ID# 231182
Amherst, New York, United States Recruiting
+79 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abbvie Call Center
- Email: abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com
- Phone: 844-663-3742
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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