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Omega 3 and CoQ10 in Migraine

The effect of coQ10 and omega 3 co-supplementation on frequency, duration and severity of hedache and inflammatory and antioxidant indices in episodic migraine patients: A double-blind randomized placebo-control trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20090822002365N32
Enrollment
88
Registered
2025-03-04
Start date
2025-04-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Migraine without aura. Condition 2: Migraine with aura. Migraine without aura [common migraine] Migraine:aura without headachebasilarequivalentsfamilial hemiplegicwith:acute-onset auraprolonged auratypical aura

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 44 migraine patient receive one tablet of 100 mg of coenzyme Q10 supplement and 1000 mg of omega 3(120 mg EPA and 180 mg DHA) daily for 8 weeks each. Intervention 2

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients with episodic migraine whose condition has been confirmed by a specialist physician based on the ICHD_3 criteria They should have at least four attacks per month or one disabling attack per month They should receive treatment for headaches under the guidance of a specialist They should be between 18 and 50 years old They should have a body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18.5 to 29.9 Complete and sign informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: If they have other types of headaches, including tension headaches If they are menopausal If they have a history of heart attack, stroke, or other heart diseases If they have a serious issue with any organ, suffer from inflammatory or psychiatric diseases, or have a clotting disorder If they are pregnant or breastfeeding If, according to the treating doctor, they use acute migraine medications more frequently than usual If they have taken omega-3, coenzyme Q10, or other antioxidant supplements in the past month If they have untreated dental problems, based on their medical history if they have a history of brain surgery, based on their medical history if they have a history of high eye pressure, based on their medical history

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of headache characteristics (duration of migraine attacks, number of days with moderate to severe headaches, severity of associated symptoms, number of days without migraine symptoms and headaches, use of acute treatments and healthcare visits for headaches, headache intensity, and number of workdays missed due to migraines). Timepoint: At the baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Headache diary.;Total antioxidant capacity. Timepoint: At the baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: The level of total antioxidant capacity in the body.;Malondialdehyde. Timepoint: At the baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Serum Malondialdehyde level.;Interleukin-6. Timepoint: At the baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Serum Interleukin-6 level.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: At the baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Migraine specific quality of life score.;Depression and anxiety. Timepoint: At the baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale score.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Vafa

Iran University of Medical Sciences

vafa.m@iums.ac.ir+98 21 8670 4743

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026