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A comparative study on the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 and amitriptyline in the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches in children

A comparative study of the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 and amitriptyline in the prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches in children; An open-label randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190208042654N2
Enrollment
72
Registered
2020-01-05
Start date
2019-08-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

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Conditions

Migraine headaches. Migraine

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group 1: Coenzyme Q10 is available in the form of 100 mg coated tablets, 30 and 100 mg capsules and 100 mg soft gel. In this study, the dose used is Q1

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children with migraine with or without aura referred to a clinic of neurology and disease is diagnosed definitively on the basis of IHS. Migraine attacks occur at least twice a week or four times a month, forcing them to consume or disrupt their daily activities. Children 5 to 15 year old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients' unwillingness to cooperate during the study. Severe and uncontrolled side effects of Q10 or Amitriptyline If a diagnosis other than migraine is made during the study, based on possible laboratory or imaging findings Complicated migraine or epilepsy Lack of ability to record data on the frequency, duration, and severity of headaches Taking prophylaxis other than Q10 and amitriptyline Children with migraines with severe psychiatric problems such as ADHD and depression Using painkillers more than 4 times a week to control migraine attacks (severe forms of migraines) A history of allergy to similar drugs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of the effect of Q10 and amitriptyline on the prophylaxis of migraine headaches. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1,2 and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: PedMIDAS quality of life checklist.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactOmid Yaghini

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

yaghini@med.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3234 6022

Outcome results

None listed

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