Migraine Clinical Trials Explained | HeadWise™ Podcast

Episode 251: In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD is joined by Tim Smith, MD and migraine clinical trial participant Tierra Lillard to explore how migraine clinical trials help advance treatment options and improve care for people living with migraine. The conversation breaks down the different phases of clinical trials, the safety measures involved, and common misconceptions about participating in research studies. Tierra also shares her firsthand experience participating in multiple migraine clinical trials, including what surprised her most and why she now encourages others to consider getting involved. The episode also discusses placebo groups, medication requirements during studies, who may qualify for a trial, and how listeners can learn more about participating in migraine research. Key topics include: • Why migraine clinical trials matter • How clinical trials are conducted and monitored • Common myths and fears about participating • Placebo groups and patient safety • What it is like to participate in a migraine clinical trial • Who may qualify for migraine research studies • How to find clinical trials in your area Check out our clinical trials page: https://headaches.org/resources/heada... ==================================================== Chapters [00:00] Introduction to migraine clinical trials [01:12] Why clinical trials are essential for migraine treatment advances [04:52] Understanding the phases of clinical trials and patient safety [08:18] Common fears and misconceptions about participating in studies [14:06] Medication changes, preventive treatments, and study requirements [17:17] Placebo groups and how migraine studies are conducted [19:27] The realities of participating in a migraine clinical trial [21:16] Who qualifies for migraine clinical trials? [26:34] How to find migraine clinical trials in your area [29:19] Final thoughts on the importance of volunteer participation ==================================================== Follow the National Headache Foundation's podcast HeadWise, as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, has informative discussions with headache experts on the latest treatment, research, lifestyle recommendations, and personal stories about living with migraine disease and headache disorders. HeadWise can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for more episodes just like this:    / nationalheadachefoundation   ==================================================== Visit our website: https://headaches.org/ ==================================================== Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / nationalheadachefoundation   Instagram:   / nationalheadachefoundation   Twitter:   / nhf   ==================================================== Download our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ip8umh...