Efficacy of Haloperidol vs. Metoclopramide for Treatment of Acute Headaches and Migraines in the Emergency Department
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2017-04-24
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Metoclopramide (Reglan) is a common agent used for relief of headaches in the emergency
department (ED).In this study the investigators seek to explore another option for treatment
of headaches in the ED, one that may be more efficacious and efficient. Haloperidol (Haldol),
a butyrophenone class of medication, is thought to act by affecting the dopamine 2 receptor
in the brain.
By exploring haloperidol as an option for treatment, the investigators hope to discover a
more efficient and effective medication for the treatment of non-traumatic headaches, thereby
decreasing a patient's length of stay in the department and decreasing the rate of return
visits for continued discomfort from the same headache. This study could lead to the
increased usage of haloperidol as a first line agent in the treatment of prolonged headaches
presenting to the ED.