The Ease Study

Currently Recruiting

16 Nov 2026

Up to $14,717

Melbourne, Australia

This study is looking at a potential new medication for migraine. 

Migraine is a common condition that causes repeated headaches, often with symptoms like sensitivity to light or sound, and can make everyday activities difficult. It affects many people worldwide, especially women, and is one of the leading causes of disability in people under 50. Although treatments are available to relieve symptoms and help prevent migraines, many people still do not get enough relief or may experience side effects. Because of this, there is a need for new treatments that work differently and target the underlying causes of migraine rather than just managing symptoms. 

The study drug is designed to block natural signals in the body that can trigger migraines, which may help prevent them from occurring. 

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Join our clinical trial

This is a first-in-human (FIH) study, meaning it is the first time the potential treatment is being tested in people. The study has been carefully designed with strict safety protocols and has been approved by an independent ethics committee. It is not known whether the study drug may cause unexpected, serious, or life-threatening side effects. While these are considered unlikely, you will be carefully monitored throughout the study and provided with prompt treatment if any such effects occur. 

Before joining, you’ll receive detailed information about the study, meet with a doctor, and have the chance to ask any questions. 

What to expect

  • Participation in a monitored clinical environment 
  • Study visits scheduled  
  • Support from a professional medical team 
  • Reimbursement for your time and commitment 

Trial details

Study duration

  • A total of 6 nights inpatient, split across 3 short clinic
    stays
  • 15 follow-up visits

Study medication

The study drug will be administered as a subcutaneous (into or under your skin) injection.

Additional eligibility

  • Weight between 50-100kg 
  • Non-smokers, or smoking no more than 5 cigarettes (or equivalent) per week 
  • Not pregnant or breastfeeding   
  • Willing to follow contraception guidelines (If applicable)  
  • Willing and able to attend all study visits and follow instructions   

Ethics

An independent ethics committee has approved this clinical trial.

Are you a match?

Age

18 - 55 years old

Remuneration

Up to $14,717 *with screening reimbursement.
Full details outlined in consent form.

Gender

Male, Female, Female (Post-menopausal) or Female of non-childbearing potential

BMI

BMI 18 - 32 kg/m2

Commitment

6 nights, 15 clinic visits

Medical condition

Not taking any medications

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Medications & Contraception Requirements

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  • Abstinence from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for at least 2 months
  • Using a condom + your female sexual partner(s) using a separate form of birth control
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a vasectomy/hysterectomy
  • Your sexual partner(s) are post-menopausal


Only you taking birth control or your partner(s) using a condom is not an acceptable option, but using both together is. The morning after pill is not an acceptable form of birth control.

  • Abstinence, by choice, from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for the last 2 months + remaining abstinent for at least 2 months after study participation
  • You using birth control + your male sexual partner(s) using a condom
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a hysterectomy/vasectomy
  • You are post-menopausal



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