ESCAPE-PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) Closure- Migraine Trial
Principal Investigator: Patrick Reynolds, MD
Objective: The purpose of this research study is to find out if closing a PFO in migraine patients can decrease the number or severity of migraine attacks. Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by chronic and disabling headache.
Therapy: Closure of the PFO through a non-invasive procedure. The hypothesis is that by closing the PFO, migraines will decrease by 50% for patients with frequent and severe migraines.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
- Between the ages of 18-70
- Experience 4-14 migraines per month
- Patient has a documented right to left shunt through a patent foramen ovale
Contact: Emily Smith
336 716-2133
emsmith@wfubmc.edu
Sponsor: St. Jude Medical
Pending