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Naratriptan for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Headache Associated With Cognitive Dysfunction
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Cady, Roger, M.D., October 2008
Sponsors and Collaborators: Cady, Roger, M.D.
GlaxoSmithKline
Clinvest
Information provided by: Cady, Roger, M.D.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00487578
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine whether naratriptan, a medication approved for treatment of migraine, is effective in the treatment of post traumatic headache associated with cognitive dysfunction.


Condition Intervention Phase
Post Traumatic Headache
Drug: naratriptan HCl
Phase IV

MedlinePlus related topics: Headache
Drug Information available for: Naratriptan Naratriptan hydrochloride
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Evaluation of the Efficacy of Naratriptan for the Treatment and Prevention of Post Traumatic Headache Associated With Cognitive Dysfunction

Further study details as provided by Cady, Roger, M.D.:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Number of headache days as measured by the Headache Diary [ Time Frame: Day 30 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Impact of headache symptoms as measured by the HIT-6 questionnaire [ Time Frame: Day 0, Day 30 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Cognitive function as measured by Mental Efficiency Workload Test (MEWT) [ Time Frame: Day 0, Day 10, Day 30 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Subject satisfaction with therapy as measured by Satisfaction with Medication questionnaire [ Time Frame: Day 30, Day 90 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Quality of life as measured by Headache Specific Quality of Life questionnaire (MSQ) [ Time Frame: Day 0, Day 30, Day 90 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Sustained treatment effect as measured by the MEWT and Headache Diary [ Time Frame: Day 0, Day 10, Day 30 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 56
Study Start Date: October 2006
Estimated Study Completion Date: January 2009
Estimated Primary Completion Date: January 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
A: Active Comparator
Naratriptan 2.5 mg tablet bid x 30 days
Drug: naratriptan HCl
naratriptan 2.5mg tablet bid x 30 days OR matching placebo
B: Placebo Comparator
placebo matching naratriptan 2.5 mg tablet
Drug: naratriptan HCl
naratriptan 2.5mg tablet bid x 30 days OR matching placebo

Detailed Description:

Naratriptan has demonstrated efficacy in relieving headache. Other studies have demonstrated that primary headaches with at least one headache feature are likely to respond to triptans. In addition, there are anecdotal reports of triptans being effective in post traumatic headaches, especially if headache features are noted in the patient's history. Further, there are several small pilot studies with triptans demonstrating a prompt improvement in headache-induced cognitive changes. Cognitive performance can be measured by the Mental Efficiency Workload Test (MEWT), a handheld Palm neuropsychological test battery that measures mental efficiency. This tool can be used to demonstrate short and long term improvement in mental status beyond that seen at baseline.

Informal observations by the protocol authors have suggested that the use of triptans on a routine basis may ameliorate the headache and associated symptomatology of post traumatic headache. Therefore, this study is undertaken to study the use of naratriptan in the treatment of post traumatic headache. Roger K. Cady, MD, serves as the sponsor. The study is funded by GlaxoSmithKline.

56 subjects with a formal diagnosis of Chronic post-traumatic headache attributed to mild head injury (IHS/ICHD-II 5.2.2) and with self-reported mild cognitive inefficiency secondary to headache will be enrolled at two sites in the U.S. (Headache Care Center/Clinvest, Springfield, MO and National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C.). Subjects meeting inclusion criteria will complete a physical examination and baseline testing and be randomized 1:1 to naratriptan 2.5mg bid x 30 days or a matched placebo bid x 30 days. A daily diary will document response to treatment. Subjects will return to the clinic at Day 10 and Day 30 and complete phone contacts at Days 5, 15, 21, 32 and 90. Information will be collected throughout the study on questionnaires related to headache impact, general health, satisfaction with medication, and quality of life. Cognition will be measured using the MEWT.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 55 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males and females between the ages of 18-55. A female is eligible to enter and participate if she is of: non-childbearing potential (i.e., physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant); or, child-bearing potential, has a negative pregnancy test (urine or serum) at screen, and agrees to one of the following: Complete abstinence from intercourse from 2 weeks prior to administration of the investigational product, throughout the study, and for a time interval (5 days) after completion or premature discontinuation from the study; subjects utilizing this method must agree to use alternate method of contraception if they become sexually active and will be queried on whether they have been abstinent when they present to the clinic for the Final Visit or, Female sterilization; or, Sterilization of male partner; or, Implants of levonorgestrel; or, Injectable progestogen; or, Oral contraceptive (combined or progestogen only); or, Any intrauterine device (IUD) with published data showing highest expected failure rate is less than 1% per year (not all IUDs meet this criterion); or, Spermicide plus a mechanical barrier (e.g., spermicide plus a male condom or a female diaphragm). Any other barrier methods (only if used in combination with any of the above acceptable methods) or, Any other methods with published data showing highest expected failure rate for that method is less than 1% per year.
  • Formally diagnosed ICHD 5.2.2 chronic post traumatic headache
  • Have had traumatic brain injury (TBI) not more than 5 years prior to enrollment
  • Medically stable as determined by Investigator
  • On stabilized dosage of any headache preventive medications for 3 months prior to screening
  • On stabilized dosage of concomitant medications at discretion of investigator
  • Chronic headache history only after the TBI
  • Able to understand and communicate intelligibly with study observer
  • Able to take oral medication, adhere to the medication regimens and perform study procedures
  • Able to read and comprehend written instructions and be willing to complete all procedures and assessments required by protocol
  • Subject is able to demonstrate willingness to participate by signing and understanding an informed consent after full explanation of study
  • Self-reported cognitive inefficiency or "brain-fog" during headache

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of hypersensitivity to triptan-like medication
  • Pathology of salivary glands such as sialadenitis (e.g., Sjorgen's Syndrome, viral or bacterial sialadenitis, or obstructive sialadenitis)
  • Any condition or symptom that would knowingly alter content of saliva
  • History of, symptoms or signs of ischemic cardiac, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular syndromes or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease. Ischemic cardiac syndromes include, but are not limited to, angina pectoris of any type (e.g. stable angina of effort and vasospastic forms of angina such as Prinzmetal variant, all forms of myocardial infarction, and silent myocardial ischemia. Cerebrovascular syndromes include, but are not limited to, strokes of any type as well as transient ischemic attacks. Peripheral vascular disease includes, but is not limited to, ischemic bowel disease.
  • Any medication overuse that in the opinion of the investigator has exacerbated or contributed to current headache pattern of subject
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, severe renal impairment, severe hepatic impairment, hemiplegic or basilar headache
  • History of hypersensitivity to naratriptan or any components
  • Pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or lactating
  • Recent history of abuse of alcohol or other drugs that would interfere with participation
  • Participation in another investigative drug study within previous 30 days
  • Chronic pain syndromes, fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome, and other multisystem diseases characterized by poor or no response to pain-reducing interventions
  • Secondary gain is currently active complication to recovery (e.g., has a pending lawsuit for injuries from MVA in which concussion was sustained)
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00487578

Locations
United States, Missouri
Clinvest Recruiting
Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65807
Contact: Rhonda Cadle, RN     417-841-3644     rcadle@clinvest.com    
Contact: Debbie Milligan, RN     417-841-3625     dmilligan@clinvest.com    
Principal Investigator: Roger K Cady, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Dennis L Reeves, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Kathleen U Farmer, PsyD            
Sub-Investigator: John K Dexter, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Curtis P Schreiber, MD            
United States, North Carolina
Carolinas Rehabilitation, Carolinas HealthCare System Recruiting
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28203
Contact: Marybeth Whitney, BSN     704-355-1409     Marybeth.Whitney@carolinashealthcare.org    
Principal Investigator: Flora Hammond, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Lori M Grafton, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Andrew Dennison, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Shilpa Kasuganti, MD            
United States, Texas
Anodyne Headache and Pain Care Recruiting
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75231
Contact: Virginia Krusz     214-750-6664     nodynia@swbell.net    
Principal Investigator: John C Krusz, MD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Cady, Roger, M.D.
GlaxoSmithKline
Clinvest
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Roger K Cady, MD Clinvest
  More Information

Publications:
Responsible Party: Clinvest ( Cady, Roger, M.D./CEO )
Study ID Numbers: 106542
Study First Received: June 14, 2007
Last Updated: October 22, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00487578  
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Cady, Roger, M.D.:
Post traumatic headache
Head trauma
Head injury
Headache
Naratriptan

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Craniocerebral Trauma
Wounds and Injuries
Post-Traumatic Headache
Central Nervous System Diseases
Pain
Brain Diseases
Naratriptan
Serotonin
Cognition Disorders
Headache Disorders
Signs and Symptoms
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
Headache Disorders, Secondary
Mental Disorders
Headache
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neurologic Manifestations
Dementia
Delirium

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Serotonin Agonists
Neurotransmitter Agents
Serotonin Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Therapeutic Uses
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Nervous System Diseases
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Pharmacologic Actions

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009