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The National Headache Foundation estimates that 28 million Americans get migraine headaches, women more than men.
A migraine starts when overactive nerve cells send out signals that make the brain's blood vessels narrow and then expand. That creates the sensation of pulsating pain.
Doctor's do not know the exact causes for migraines but some believe it has to do with changes in the brain and possible inherited genes from family.
The Clinical Research Center is enrolling for an investigational migraine research study. Please call if you have more than 2 migraines per month but no more than 8 per month (in the last 6 months) and are between the ages of 18-65. Compensation for participation. Contact Monica at 314-514-8509 to learn more details.
Please call or email
Monica to learn more at 314-514-8509 or [email protected].
We look
forward to hearing from you.
Asthma & COPD Studies
The CRC is currently conducting a number of COPD and Asthma studies. To learn more about these and all the studies we are currently enrolling for
visit our Current Studies page.
Chronic Urticaria (Hives)
Hives are an itchy skin reaction that appears as red or white welts or a rash anywhere on the skin. The welts can vary in size or appear as one large rash. Hives can appear and fade as the reaction runs it's course.
Chronic Hives is a condition where the hives last more than 6 weeks and can recur over months or years. Chronic hives can pose a very uncomfortable daily issue which can interrupt sleep and daily activities.
The Clinical Research Center is testing an investigational medication for Chronic Urticaria. Your hives must be present at the time of your visit.
To Qualify:
- You must be 18-75 years old
- You must have a diagnosis of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria for at least 6 months
- You must have had hives present for at least 6 consecutive weeks despite treatment
- You must be using daily antihistamines to treat your Urticaria (hives)
- The cause of your Urticaria (hives) must be unknown
- You cannot have previously used the medication Xolair to treat you hives
To learn more about these investigational research studies, contact the Clinical Research Center at 314-514-8509 or email us at
[email protected]
Visit our
website
for a list of all current studies!
You can also sign-up for our
monthly newsletter
that contains information on current St. Louis Research Studies at CRC and additional updates in the world of Asthma, Allergy and COPD.
WebMD. Your Guide to Migraine Headaches.
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraines-headaches-migraines
Mayo Clinic.
Diseases and Conditions. Chronic Hives (urticaria).
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-hives/basics/definition/con-20031634
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Why Participate in a Clinical Research Study?
A few of the benefits include:
1. Being a part of a process that is essential in the development of medications. All medications must go through this process to become FDA approved.
2. Having an opportunity to try medications to help your disease long before they become available on the market.
3. Receiving study related medication, study related testing and asthma/allergy education at no cost.
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