Metoclopramide Versus Ketorolac for Tension-type Headache
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Migraine Headaches |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 64 |
| Updated: | 5/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 2009 |
| End Date: | November 2012 |
An RCT of Metoclopramide/Diphenhydramine vs. Ketorolac Alone for Tension-type Headache
Occasionally, episodic tension-type headache may be severe enough to require an emergency
department (ED) visit. The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used medications
to see which is better for tension type headache. Patients who present to the ED with an
acute tension-type headache requiring treatment with injectable medication will be randomized
to metoclopramide or ketorolac.
department (ED) visit. The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used medications
to see which is better for tension type headache. Patients who present to the ED with an
acute tension-type headache requiring treatment with injectable medication will be randomized
to metoclopramide or ketorolac.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute tension type headache
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindications to investigational medications
- Secondary cause of headache
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