~30 spots leftby Apr 2026

MIST II PFO-Migraine Trial With BioSTAR® Bioabsorbable Septal Repair Implant

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
SJ
MR
Overseen byMark Reisman, MD
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2 & 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: NMT Medical
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The objective of the study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of PFO closure with the BioSTAR Septal Repair Implant System in a population of patients that have refractory migraine (with aura) and who have failed medications.

Research Team

SJ

Stewart J. Tepper, MD

Principal Investigator

Director of the New England Center for Headache

MR

Mark Reisman, MD

Principal Investigator

Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

age between 18 and 60.
migraine history prior to age 50
must meet definition of refractory migraine with aura
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • BioSTAR Septal Repair Implant System (Bioabsorbable Implant)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: 1Active Control1 Intervention
Group II: 2Placebo Group1 Intervention
Sham control

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

NMT Medical

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2
Recruited
1,500+