Anderson Clinical Research

A migraine can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities. For some people, a warning symptom known as an aura occurs before or with the headache. An aura can include visual disturbances, such as flashes of light or blind spots, or other disturbances, such as tingling on one side of the face or in an arm or leg and difficulty speaking.

Though migraine causes aren't fully understood, genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role.

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If you have been diagnosed with migraines or think you may experience migraines, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. Compensation for time and travel may be available.