Phase 3 Migraine Trials

A Phase 3 trial is the final stage of clinical testing before a treatment can be submitted to the FDA for approval. For Migraine, Phase 3 studies typically enroll hundreds to thousands of patients across multiple medical centers, comparing the new treatment to the current standard of care or a placebo (where ethically appropriate). The goal is to confirm efficacy, monitor side effects in a larger population, and generate the evidence the FDA needs to make an approval decision.

18 Phase 3 trials for Migraine are currently registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. Recruitment status varies by trial — some are actively enrolling, some have closed enrollment but are still in the active treatment phase, and some are completing follow-up. Click any trial below to see its current status, eligibility criteria, and contact information.

Phase 3 eligibility depends entirely on the specific trial protocol. Each trial sets its own inclusion criteria (typically a confirmed diagnosis, certain disease stage or severity, age range) and exclusion criteria (often previous treatments, comorbidities, lab values that fall outside set ranges). The trial pages on this site translate the clinical eligibility criteria into plain English alongside the original text. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm.

Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed Phase 1 (safety in small groups) and Phase 2 (initial efficacy and side-effect monitoring), so the safety profile is better understood than in earlier-phase studies. That said, side effects can still emerge in larger populations, and the trial protocol may require additional procedures (lab draws, imaging, biopsies) beyond standard care. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

All trial data is sourced from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Under FDAAA 801, most U.S. drug and device trials must register on ClinicalTrials.gov, making it the most comprehensive source of trial information. Sponsors are required to update trial status within 30 days of a change, but delays occur — always confirm the current status with the trial site before traveling for screening.