CompletedPhase 3

Comparative Study of Oral Eletriptan (40mg and 80mg), Oral Sumatriptan (25mg and 50mg) and Placebo

1,141 participantsStarted 1996-12

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy, toleration and safety of eletriptan 40mg and 80mg, with sumatriptan 25mg and 50mg, and placebo when given orally to subjects with an acute migraine.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects who expected to suffer at least one acute attack of migraine, with or without aura, each 6 weeks (The diagnosis of migraine was to comply with the criteria proposed by the International Headache Society (IHS)) * Subjects capable of taking medication as outpatients, and recording the effects of such medication. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Migraine subjects who also suffered from concomitant frequent (non-migrainous) headache, defined as more than six attacks per month on average.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Headache response at 1 hour after the first dose for the first attack.

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01986270

SponsorPfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion1998-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.