Testing a new treatment for migraines in children and adolescents
Official title: Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Group Sequential, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Rimegepant for the Treatment of Migraine (With or Without Aura) in Children and Adolescents ≥ 6 to < 18 Years of Age
Run by Pfizer · NCT04649242 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new migraine medication for kids and teens to see if it helps them feel better compared to a sugar pill.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pfizer Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | erenumab, fremanezumab |
| Locations | 246 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 245 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2021 |
| Main results expected | January 9, 2029 |
| Study ends | January 9, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04649242 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 6 years and older with a documented history of moderate to severe migraines.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience migraines or have mild migraine symptoms 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 evaluates the safety and effectiveness of BHV-3000, a medication for treating moderate to severe migraines, compared to a placebo in children and adolescents. Participants will have a history of migraines and will be monitored for their response to the treatment over a specified period. The study aims to determine if BHV-3000 can provide relief from migraine symptoms more effectively than a placebo. The trial is designed to adhere to strict eligibility criteria to ensure the safety and relevance of the findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the management of migraines in pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in treating migraines with similar approaches, indicating potential for success in this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. History of migraine (with or without aura) for \> 6 months before Screening according to the IHS Classification ICHD-319 specifications for pediatric migraine. History may be verified using both medical records and recall by the participant and/or participant's parent(s)/legal representative(s). 2. History of 1 to 8 moderate or severe attacks per month during the 2 months prior to enrollment, with attacks lasting \> 3 hours without treatment, and attacks occurring at intervals \> 24 hours. 3. Prophylactic migraine medication are permitted if the dose has been stable for at least 12 weeks prior to the Baseline Visit, and the dose is not expected to change during the course of the study. 1. Participants may remain on one (1) medication with possible migraine prophylactic effects, excluding CGRP antagonists \[biologic or small molecule\], during the treatment phases. 2. Concomitant use of a CGRP antagonist, such as erenumab or fremanezumab, is prohibited. 3. Previously discontinued prophylactic migraine medication must have done so at least 90 days prior to the Screening Visit. 4. Verbally distinguish between migraine and other types of headaches. 5. Participants must have a weight \> 40 kg at the Screening Visit. 6. Adequate venous access for blood sampling. 7. Male and female participants ≥ 6 to \< 18 years of age (participants must not reach their 18th birthday during the study). Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of cluster headache or hemiplegic migraine headache. 2. Confounding and clinically significant pain syndrome that may interfere with the participant's ability to participate in this study. 3. Current psychiatric condition that is uncontrolled and/or untreated for a minimum of 6 months prior to the Screening Visit. Participants with a lifetime history of psychosis and/or mania. 4. History of suicidal behavior or major psychiatric disorder. 5. Current diagnosis or history of substance abuse; positive drug test at Screening. 6. History of moderate or severe head trauma or other neurological disorder (including seizure disorder) or systemic medical disease that is likely to affect central nervous system functioning. 7. Recent or planned surgery, requiring general anesthesia, \<8 weeks prior to the Screening Visit. 8. Participant has had gastrointestinal surgery that interferes with physiological absorption and motility (i.e., gastric bypass, duodenectomy, or gastric banding). 9. Current diagnosis of viral hepatitis or a history of liver disease. 10. Conditions considered clinically relevant in the context of the study such as uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, a life-threatening allergy
Where it's running
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Perseverance Research Center, LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Advanced Research Center, Inc.
Anaheim, California, United States Recruiting -
Adult & Child Neurology Medical Associates
Costa Mesa, California, United States Recruiting -
Memorial Health Services
Fountain Valley, California, United States Recruiting -
Neuro-Pain Research Center
Fresno, California, United States Recruiting -
Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States Recruiting
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Adult & Child Neurology Medical Associates
Long Beach, California, United States Recruiting -
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
Long Beach, California, United States Recruiting -
The Neurology Group
Pomona, California, United States Recruiting -
Sunwise Clinical Research
Walnut Creek, California, United States Recruiting -
Children's Hospital Colorado- lnvestigational Drug Services
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
CT Clinical Research
Cromwell, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Ki Health Partners, LLc, dba New England Institute for Clinical Research
Stamford, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting -
South Florida Research Phase I-IV, Inc
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Aqualane Clinical Research
Naples, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Associates of Orlando, LLC
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
CenExel iResearch, LLC
Decatur, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Chicago Headache Center & Research Institute
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
AMR-Baber Research Inc
Naperville, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Options Research Group, LLC
Westfield, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Velocity Clinical Research, Sioux City
Sioux City, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
Integrated Clinical Trial Services
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Associates Midwest, LLC
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Corewell Health, for and on behalf of Spectrum Health Hospital and Corewell Health Medical Group
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Corewell Health, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Brackenridge Outpatient Research Pharmacy
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Research Trials Unit
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Precise Research Centers
Flowood, Mississippi, United States Recruiting -
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
Dent Neurosciences Research Center
Amherst, New York, United States Recruiting -
True North Neurology
Commack, New York, United States Recruiting -
Northwell Health IRB
Great Neck, New York, United States Recruiting -
Northwell Health Division of Pediatric Neurology Outpatient EEG Lab
Lake Success, New York, United States Recruiting -
Northwell Health/ Division of Pediatric Neurology
Lake Success, New York, United States Recruiting -
New York Neurology Associates
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
OnSite Clinical Solutions, LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Providence Neuroscience Institute - Research Coordinator's Office
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Clario
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Velocity Clinical Research-Providence
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States Recruiting -
Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting
+196 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pfizer Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
- Email: ClinicalTrials.gov_Inquiries@pfizer.com
- Phone: 1-800-718-1021
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.