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Effect of Curcumin on Migraine

The Effect of Curcumin on Symptoms and Severity of Headache and pro Inflammatory Markers ,Symptoms of Depression ,Anxiety and Stress in Women with Migraine

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20121216011763N34
Enrollment
44
Registered
2018-08-18
Start date
2017-12-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-09-11

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Conditions

Migraine. G43

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Two oral supplementation curcumin 500 mg are given for 8 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Two placebo (corn starch) 500 mg for 8 weeks.

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged 20-50 years Diagnose of migraine by neurologist willing to participate on study Lack of severe depression and anxiety and stress Not taking Vitamin and Antioxidant supplements (Vitamin E and C ? Selenium ? Zinc and Beta carotene) Not having tension headaches Not taking Anti migraine drugs The absence of severe chronic disease such as Cancer ? Hepatitis ? pancreatitis ? diabetes ? Thyroid disorders ? Kidney and Liver disease Having no inflammatory diseases or history of heart disease and stroke and taking anti-inflammatory drugs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwilling to participate in the study Use of antioxidant supplements, vitamins and anti-migraine drugs Chronic diseases and tension headaches Indication of allergic symptoms due to curcumin supplementation Pregnancy and lactation, or any major change in lifestyle or diet

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of migraine, migraine frequency and duration of headache. Timepoint: The beginning and the end of the study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Levels of IL-6, CGRP and TAC. Timepoint: The beginning and the end of the study. Method of measurement: Laboratory method.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSheyda Rezaei

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

sheyda_rezaei@yahoo.com+98 31 3626 9719

Outcome results

None listed

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