UNC Brain Study on Migraine (Website building in progress)

Are you interested in helping with migraine research? We're conducting a study to better understand the brain features of individuals with and without migraines, as well as the impact of anti-CGRP medications on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics. Your participation can help us advance treatments for migraine and support future research. This study is led by Principal Investigator Mark Shen, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Neuroscience at the UNC School of Medicine.

Who is Eligible?

  • Healthy adults

  • Adults with migraine

What Does Participation Involve?

  • Traveling to UNC Chapel Hill for an in-person visit.

  • Undergoing an MRI brain scan with contrast.

Study Goals

  • Learn more about the brain features of individuals with and without migraines.

  • Understand the impact of anti-CGRP medication on CSF dynamics to aid in the development of better treatments.

Compensation

  • All travel costs to Chapel Hill, North Carolina (airfare, hotel, rental car, meals) will be covered by the study.

  • Compensation of up to $100 for your participation.

Contact Us to Participate

If you are interested in enrolling or have any questions, please fill out the interested form or please reach out to our study team:

  • Email: migraine_study_unc@office.unc.edu

  • Phone: 919-966-8032

Help us better understand migraines and contribute to advancing new treatments. We appreciate your participation!