Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Follow-up cohort for migraine patients with a heart condition

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

Run by Peking University Third Hospital · NCT06953622 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment330 (estimated)
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 1, 2025
Trial IDNCT06953622 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably 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.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Peking University Third Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.