Erenumab for Migraine
(OASIS(CM) Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests erenumab, a treatment aimed at reducing migraine days in children and teens with chronic migraines. The goal is to determine if erenumab is safe and effective compared to a placebo (a treatment with no active drug) by assessing its impact on migraine days over three months. Participants will be grouped by body weight to receive different doses or a placebo. Children and teens aged 6 to under 18, with a history of migraines for at least a year and frequent migraine days, might be suitable for this trial. As a Phase 3 trial, it represents the final step before FDA approval, offering participants a chance to contribute to a potentially groundbreaking treatment for migraines.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are taking medication for anxiety or mild depression, you must be on a stable dose for at least 3 months before the trial starts.
Is there any evidence suggesting that erenumab is likely to be safe for children and adolescents?
Research has shown that erenumab is generally safe. In studies conducted over five years with 2,537 patients, it was well-tolerated by individuals with migraines. These studies covered 2,310 patient-years, providing detailed and reliable data. Most participants did not experience serious side effects, and erenumab has been safely used to prevent migraines in adults. This information may reassure regarding its safety for children and teenagers in the trial.12345
Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising for migraine?
Erenumab is unique because it targets the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, which is involved in migraine pathophysiology. Unlike traditional migraine treatments, such as triptans that work by constricting blood vessels, erenumab acts by blocking the receptor that CGRP binds to, preventing migraine attacks from starting. This novel mechanism offers a new approach and is particularly exciting for those who may not respond well to existing therapies. Researchers are hopeful that erenumab could provide a more effective and potentially more tolerable option for preventing migraines.
What evidence suggests that erenumab might be an effective treatment for chronic migraine in children and adolescents?
Research has shown that erenumab effectively reduces the number of migraine days each month for people with chronic migraines. About half of the patients using erenumab experienced at least a 50% reduction in migraine days, with some seeing a reduction of 75% or more. In this trial, participants will receive one of two doses of erenumab or a placebo at random. Patients also reported improvements in daily life and felt less impacted by headaches. These findings suggest that erenumab can significantly help manage chronic migraines.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
MD
Principal Investigator
Amgen
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children (6-11 years) and adolescents (12-17 years) with chronic migraine. Participants must have shown good compliance with an eDiary during the baseline period. They can't join if they have major psychiatric disorders, certain types of migraines like cluster or hemiplegic, continuous pain without breaks, a history of suicidal behavior, or no response to more than three previous migraine prevention medications.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Prospective Baseline
Participants undergo a 4-week baseline phase to establish migraine frequency
Double-blind Treatment Phase (DBTP)
Participants receive placebo or erenumab dose based on body weight via subcutaneous injection once a month
Blinded Extension Phase
All participants receive erenumab dose based on body weight
Safety Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Erenumab
Erenumab is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Prevention of migraine in adults
- Prevention of migraine in adults
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Amgen
Lead Sponsor
Robert A. Bradway
Amgen
Chief Executive Officer since 2012
MBA from Harvard Business School
Paul Burton
Amgen
Chief Medical Officer since 2023
MD from University of London, PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Imperial College London
Novartis
Industry Sponsor
Vasant Narasimhan
Novartis
Chief Executive Officer since 2018
MD from Harvard Medical School, Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from University of Chicago, Master's in Public Policy from John F. Kennedy School of Government
Shreeram Aradhye
Novartis
Chief Medical Officer since 2022
MD from Yale University, MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from University of Pennsylvania