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Atorvastatin in the prevention of Episodic Migraine

A Randomized Controlled Open-label trial of Atorvastatin in the prevention of Episodic Migraine - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113393
Enrollment
88
Registered
2026-07-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G430- Migraine without aura

Interventions

Intervention1: Atorvastatin: 20 mg,once daily for 12 weeks Control Intervention1: Propranolol: 40 mg, once daily for 12 weeks

Sponsors

Chengalpattu medical college and hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with age 18-45 years either sex, Newly diagnosed as episodic migraine according to ICHD-3, History of 4-14 migraine days per month, willing and able to consent and comply with study procedures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Chronic migraine or other chronic daily headache disorder, Use of migraine prophylactic medication within 1 month prior to enrolment, Medication overuse headache, History of ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, heart block or bradycardia , severe heart failure, or significant arrhythmia , Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases , Hypersensitivity/allergy to statins or to propranolol, Asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Pregnancy or lactation, Uncontrolled psychiatric disorder, Other significant illness like renal failure, malignancy that could interfere with participation or safety

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Monthly migraine frequency will be assessed by review of Headache diaryTimepoint: 0,4,8,12 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Migraine severity will be assessed by Visual Analog scale , Migraine-related disability will be assessed by Migraine Disability Assessment score Timepoint: 0,4,8,12 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Asha Loshini A

Chengalpattu medical college and hospital

paulinepackiaseeli.s@gmail.com6369744900

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026