Identifying traits in migraine attacks to predict treatment response

Migraine Attack Treatment Response Molecular and Clinical BiOmarkers (The MAMBO Study) Phase I

Observational Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · NCT06503848

This study is trying to find out if certain features of migraine attacks can help predict how well people will respond to the medication sumatriptan.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment108 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorHospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute Academic / other
Locations1 site (Barcelona)
Trial IDNCT06503848 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify characteristics of spontaneous migraine attacks that may predict how well patients respond to treatment with sumatriptan. Participants will document their headache features and symptoms before and after taking sumatriptan during four migraine episodes. By analyzing the differences between responders and non-responders, the study seeks to enhance personalized treatment approaches for migraine sufferers. The findings could help address the unmet need for effective acute migraine treatments.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with migraine with or without aura who experience fewer than eight migraine days per month.

Not a fit: Patients currently on preventive migraine treatments or those with contraindications to triptans may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients suffering from migraines.

How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into migraine treatments, this specific approach focusing on identifying response predictors is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Migraine with or without aura diagnosis according to ICHD-3 criteria
* \<8 migraine days per month
* Be able to read, write and understand instructions.
* Have internet access and mail address
* Signing of the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active preventive treatment for migraine
* Active medication with an effect over the central nervous system
* Serious physical or psychiatric condition
* Cardiovascular or hepatic disease
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Any triptan contraindication
* Severe migraine attacks without previous response to triptans or NSAIDs

Where this trial is running

Barcelona

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 Migraine Disordersmigrainetriptan
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.