Plain-English translation of NCT06558578 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand if a bacteria that lives in the stomach (called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori) might be causing or worsening migraines in children and teenagers. This study will compare young people who get migraines with healthy children who don't, testing both groups to see if the bacteria is more common in children with migraines. If they find a strong link, it could open up a new way to help migraine sufferers.
Many children suffer from frequent, painful migraines, and doctors don't always know why they happen. Recent research suggests that a stomach infection with H. pylori bacteria might play a role in triggering migraines. If this connection is real, treating the infection could help relieve migraine pain in some young patients.
If you join this study, you'll visit the research clinic where doctors will perform tests to check whether you have H. pylori bacteria in your stomach. This will likely involve a simple breath test, blood test, or stool sample — painless ways to find out if the bacteria is present. The study team will also ask about your migraine symptoms and medical history to help them understand the possible connection.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Sohag University
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
August 2024
Primary completion
July 2025
Age range
6 Years – 16 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2024.
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Central contact
Mohamed Ragab Ali
Mohamed Ragab