NCT06692088

Brief Summary

Migraine, a complex and multifaceted disorder, remains only partially understood, with therapeutic strategies often limited by individual variability in response. While targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has transformed migraine management, approximately half of patients with therapies targeting the CGRP pathway experience insufficient relief, suggesting other molecular players in migraine pathophysiology may be overlooked. Emerging evidence highlights amylin, a peptide of the calcitonin family, as a promising candidate with potential mechanistic overlap with CGRP. Canonical receptor of amylin is known to interact with CGRP, and both peptides are expressed in structures relevant to migraine. Preliminary clinical findings suggest that amylin might be involved in migraine pathophysiology by developing attacks and contributing to chronification of the condition; however, its exact impact and clinical relevance remain unverified. This prospective, monocentric, cross-sectional pilot study aims to deepen our understanding of the role of amylin in chronic migraine and anti-CGRP treatment outcomes. Specifically, we will (1) measure baseline interictal serum amylin levels in chronic migraine patients receiving anti-CGRP or CGRP receptor monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy and a group of controls matched by sex and age, (2) monitor changes in amylin levels after six months of treatment, and (3) assess the correlation between amylin levels and clinical outcomes. We hypothesize that baseline amylin levels will be elevated in migraine patients and will normalize following effective treatment, aligning with improved clinical outcomes. Conversely, persistently elevated amylin levels may correlate with poorer response rates, potentially explaining the variability of treatment outcome found in the migraine population.

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Enrollment
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Timeline
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Started Mar 2025

Status
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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress65%
Mar 2025Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 14, 2024

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 18, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2025

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2026

Expected
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

November 18, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

November 14, 2024

Last Update Submit

November 14, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

MigraineAmylinAnti-CGRP/CGRPr monoclonal antibodies

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Circulating concentrations of Amylyn

    Levels of amylin across the different time points.

    Up to 6 months

Other Outcomes (3)

  • Evolution of Monthly Migraine Days (MMDs)

    6 months

  • Evolution of Monthly Headache Days (MHDs)

    6 months

  • Evolution of medication intake

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Migraine

Patients diagnosed with either high frecuancy episodic or chronic migraine and prescribed with anti-CGRP/CGRPr monoclonal antibodies without having started their treatment.

Healthy controls

Subjects without history of migraine or any other primary headache.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Our study population are patients diagnosed with either High High Frequency Episodic Migraine or Chronic Migraine who fulfil the criteria set by our institution to be prescribed an anti-CGRP/CGRPr monoclonal antibody by our body of neurology specialist.

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosed with either: a) High Frequency Episodic Migraine or b) Chronic Migraine
  • Prescribed with anti-CGRP/CGRPr monoclonal antibodies whi have not yet started his/her treatment.
  • No history or migraine or any other kind of headache.
  • Daily consumption of any kind of analgesic treatment.

You may not qualify if:

  • Younger than 18 years old

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Serum samples will be obtained from blood extractions of peripheral circulation.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Migraine Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Headache Disorders, PrimaryHeadache DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Gabriel Gárate, Ph. D.

CONTACT

Julio Pascual, Ph. D. ; M.D.

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Ph.D

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 14, 2024

First Posted

November 18, 2024

Study Start

March 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

November 18, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11