Follow-up cohort for migraine patients with a heart condition

Establishment of a Clinical and Prognostic Follow-up Cohort of Migraine Patients With Patent Foramen Ovale

Observational Peking University Third Hospital · NCT06953622

This study is testing different treatment options for migraine patients who also have a heart condition called a patent foramen ovale to see what helps them feel better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment330 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06953622 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to establish a headache center in China that integrates clinical, imaging, and laboratory examinations for migraine patients who also have a patent foramen ovale. It will explore feasible treatment options, including conservative treatment and closure of the patent foramen ovale, while investigating factors that may influence prognosis. The study will involve a cohort of patients diagnosed with migraine according to established criteria and confirmed to have a patent foramen ovale through echocardiographic methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with migraine who also have a confirmed patent foramen ovale.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have a patent foramen ovale or do not meet the diagnostic criteria for migraine may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for migraine patients with patent foramen ovale, potentially reducing the frequency and severity of their headaches.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies exploring the relationship between migraine and patent foramen ovale, this specific approach of establishing a comprehensive cohort is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Meet the diagnostic criteria for migraine in the International Classification of Headache (ICHD-3);
* Confirmation of patent foramen ovale through transthoracic echocardiography(TTE) or transesophageal echocardiography(TEE)/right heart contrast echocardiography
* Agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Can not sign the informed consent form or cooperate with follow-up.

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions MigrainePatent Foramen Ovale
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.