Phase 4
Completed N=123
Metoclopramide Versus Ketorolac for Tension-type Headache
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01011673 ↗Enrolled (actual)
123
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Pain Score — 3.8; 5.1 units on a scale
Summary
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Pain Score |
3.8; 5.1 | — |
| SECONDARY Satisfaction Scores |
45; 53 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Acute tension type headache
Exclusion Criteria
- Contraindications to investigational medications
- Secondary cause of headache
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01011673). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.