A Study Of Galcanezumab In Participants With Episodic Cluster Headache (NCT02397473) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study Of Galcanezumab In Participants With Episodic Cluster Headache
United States, Belgium, Canada109 participantsStarted 2015-05-22
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the study drug known as Galcanezumab in participants with episodic cluster headaches.
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:
* Have a diagnosis of cluster headache as defined by International Headache Society (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)-3 beta guidelines with a history of episodic cluster headache with at least two cluster periods lasting from 7 days to 1 year (when untreated) and separated by pain-free remission periods of \>=1 month.
* Participants are able to distinguish cluster headache attacks from other headaches.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current enrollment in or discontinuation within the last 30 days from, a clinical trial involving any investigational drug or device.
* Current use or any prior exposure to any calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody, any antibody to the CGRP receptor, or antibody to nerve growth factor (NGF).
* Are taking indomethacin and/or are suspected of having another distinct trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia.
* A history of migraine variants that could implicate or could be confused with ischemia.
* Known hypersensitivity to multiple drugs, monoclonal antibodies or other therapeutic proteins.
* A history or presence of other medical illness that indicates a medical problem that would preclude study participation.
* Evidence of significant active or unstable psychiatric disease, in the opinion of the investigator.
* Women who are pregnant or nursing.
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
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Overall Mean Change From Baseline in Number of Weekly Cluster Headache Attacks