Volunteers needed for migraine research
Posted on 18 April 2008
The independent trial needs volunteers, aged 18-65, with a diagnosis of migraine for at least 12 months and who have had frequent migraine attacks in the previous four-week period.
This trial will help us to see if changing diet can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks
Professor David Torgerson
Based on the results of the YorkTest ELISA (enzyme linked immuno-sorbent assay) —a blood test — the participant will be given dietary advice to help to prevent migraines. It is not a clinical trial, so participants will not be given any drugs.
The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the ELISA test, in identifying foods to which migraine sufferers are sensitive.
Professor David Torgerson, who is leading the trial, said: "Migraine can be severely disabling and many of us who suffer migraines suspect diet may be involved, this trial will help us to see if changing diet can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks."
Volunteers will be sent details about the study, a questionnaire, a headache diary and a consent form. Those interested in taking part should return the questionnaire and consent form. Once assessed as eligible for the study, volunteers will be sent a pinprick test which they should return for blood analysis.
Anyone who would like to participate, or to receive further information about the trial, should contact Dr Natasha Mitchell on nm513@york.ac.uk or 01904 321655.
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Notes to editors:
- The York Trials Unit undertakes national, scientifically rigorous, randomised trials of the effectiveness and efficiency of existing or potential health care interventions. It is part of the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. For more information visit, www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/centres/trials
- More information on YorkTest at www.yorktest.com