Cabergoline as a Preventive Migraine Treatment: An Investigator-Initiated Randomized Controlled Trial
Astrid Johannesson Hjelholt,
Flemming Winther Bach,
Helge Kasch
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundBeneficial effects of dopamine agonist treatment on migraine have been reported but remain to be properly tested.Aimto examine the effect of cabergoline as preventive treatment for migraine.Primary endpointChange in monthly migraine days (MMD).MethodsIn a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study, 36 adults with episodic and chronic migraine were enrolled. Following a 28-days baseline period, participants received cabergoline 0.5 mg or placebo once weekly for 12 weeks as add-on treatme… Show more
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