Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Sumamo Schellenberg E, Dryden DM, Pasichnyk D, Ha C, Vandermeer B, Friedman BW, Colman I, Rowe BH. Acute migraine treatment in emergency settings. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 84. 2012 Authors' objectives To compare the effectiveness and safety of parenteral pharmacological interventions to treat migraine headaches in adults presenting to the emergency department (ED). Authors' conclusions Many agents are effective in the treatment of acute migraine headache when compared with placebo. Several treatments provide insufficient evidence for continued use. Neuroleptic monotherapy and DHE in combination with either metoclopramide or neuroleptics appear to be the most effective options for pain relief (VAS). Systemic corticosteroids effectively prevent headache relapse, especially in patients with prolonged headaches. More research is required to identify the most effective parenteral treatments for adults with acute migraine. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Acute Disease; Emergency Service, Hospital; Migraine Disorderss Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence AHRQ, Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA Email: AHRQTAP@ahrq.hhs.gov AccessionNumber 32013000238 Date abstract record published 17/04/2013 |