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Simbec Research Ltd
Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Estate
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
South Wales
CF48 4DR

Ref: 1286/1290 - July / August 2010 The study is to compare DHE given by oral inhalation and intravenously

Therapeutic Indications: DHE (dihydroergotamine mesylate) has been used for the successful treatment of migraine for over 60 years. This new formulation of inhaled DHE is being developed to provide migraine suffers with a means of rapid, self administered migraine relief. This trial is to evaluate the influence of a drug called Ketoconazole (a marketed normally used for fungal infections) on the trial drug DHE.

Administration: Inhaled and IV

Number of volunteers needed: 24 Volunteers

Volunteer Profile: Male or female volunteers aged between 18 and 45 – must not be asthmatic or suffer from migraines. Volunteers must be non-smokers

Time Commitment:

Pre study screening

Pre-screen medical and a chest X-Ray to be carried in the 3 weeks prior to the start of the study

Phases

Two phases, one of 8 days duration and the second one of 3 days with one return outpatient visit.

Post Study screening and medical

To be arranged

Generous inconvenience fee for this clinical trial: £1900 + agreed travel expenses

Contact us here if you would like to be considered for this trial.

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