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Loretta Ciervo,  


Associate Professor

Family Medicine


Office Address:

University Doctors' Pavilion
University Headache Center, 42 E. Laurel Road, UDP 1700

Stratford NJ -   08084

Contact:

Tel: 856-566-7010
Fax: 856-566-6956

Education

Lafayette College, PA
BS (Biology) , 1984

UMDNJ-SOM, NJ
DO , 1988

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Honors and Awards

2002,   Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

2001,   UMDNJ-SOM "Family Medicine Residency Preceptor of the Year"

2000,   Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

2000,   First prize research poster award

1998,   American Headache Society Research poster award

2000,   Poster Award

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Publications

Robert Nett, MD; Lisa K. Mannix, MD; Loretta Mueller, DO; Anthony Rodgers, MS; Carolyn M. Hustad, PhD; Franck Skobieranda, MD; Karen E. Ramsey, RPh Rizatriptan Efficacy in ICHD-II Pure Menstrual Migraine and Menstrually Related Migraine. Headache. Vol. : (2008 ) .

Mueller L Diagnosing and Managing Migraine Headache. J Am Osteop Assoc. Vol. 107: ES10-ES16 (2007 ) .

Mannix LK, Loder E, Nett R, Mueller L, Rodgers A, Hustad C, Ramsey K, Skobieranda F Rizatriptan for the acute treatment of ICHD-II proposed menstrual migraine: two prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind studies. Cephalalgia. Vol. 27: 414-421 (2007 ) .

Gallagher RM, Alam R, Shah S, Mueller L, Rogers JJ Headache in Medical Education: Medical Schools, Neurology and Family Practice Residencies. Headache. Vol. 45: 866-873 (2005 ) .

Loder E, Silberstein SD, Abu-Shakra S, Mueller L, Smith T Efficacy and Tolerability of Oral Zolmitriptan in Menstrually Associated Migraine: A Randomized, Prospective, Parallel-Group, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Headache. Vol. 44: 120-130 (2004 ) .

Mueller L Triptans Have Revolutionized Acute Migraine Therapy. Mueller L. Triptans Have Revolutionized Acute Migraine Therapy Osteopathic Family Physician News. Vol. 4(6): 14-16 (2004 ) .

Mueller L Cervicogenic Headache: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma. Headache & Pain: Diagnostic Challenges, Current Therapy . Vol. 14(1): 29-37 (2003 ) .

Gallagher RM, Mueller L Managing intractable migraine with naratriptan. Headache. Vol. Oct 2003;43(9): 991-993 (2003 ) .

Gallagher RM, Mueller L L, Freitag FG Divalproex sodium in the treatment of migraine and cluster headaches. J Am Osteopath Assoc. Vol. Feb 2002;102(2): 92-94 (2002 ) .

Mueller L Tension-type, the forgotten headache: How to recognize this common but undertreated condition. Postgrad Med. Vol. 2002 Apr;111(4): 25-6, 31-2, 37-8 passim (2002 ) .

Allaryari P, McAbee GN, Mueller L, White R. Headache Characteristics in Patients After Migrainous Stroke Neurology 2002; 58(4): 668-669. Headache Characteristics in Patients After Migrainous Stroke. Neurology. Vol. 58(4): 668-669 (2002 ) .

Mueller L , Gupta AK, Stein TP Deficiency of tumor necrosis factor alpha in a subclass of menstrual migraineurs. Headache. Vol. Feb 2001;41(2): 129-137 (2001 ) .

Mueller L , Gallahger RM, Steer RA, Ciervo CA Increased prevalence of sensing types in men with cluster headaches. Psychol Rep. Vol. 2000 Oct;87(2): 555-8 (2000 ) .

Mueller L Predictability of exogenous hormone effect on subgroups of migraineurs. Headache. Vol. 2000 Mar;40(3): 189-93 (2000 ) .

Mueller L , Gupta AK, Stein TP Cytokine levels in cluster headache patients. Headache Quarterly-Current Treatment and Research. Vol. 2000;11(3): 203-210 (2000 ) .

Mueller L Psychologic aspects of chronic headache. J Am Osteopath Assoc. Vol. Sep 2000;100(9 Suppl): S14-21 (2000 ) .

Mueller L Mueller L. Managing Migraine in the Pregnant Patient The Female Patient (Ob/Gyn ed.) 2000; 25(1):16-27.. The Female Patient. Vol. 25(1): 16-27 (2000 ) .

Diamond M., Geweke L., Hendrix S., Mueller L. A New Age of Migraine Management. Patient Care. Vol. Sep 30: S1-S9 (1999 ) .

Mueller L. and Ciervo C.A. Smoking in Women. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Vol. 98(12 Suppl): S7-S10 (1998 ) .

Gallagher R.M., Mueller L., Steer R, and Ciervo C.A. Myers-Briggs Personality Type Classification of Migrainous Women. Gallagher R.M., Mueller L., Steer R, and Ciervo C.A., "Myers-Briggs Personality Type Classification of Migrainous Women Headache Quarterly, 1998; 9:2, 149-152.. Vol. 9(2): 149-152 (1998 ) .

Mueller L Hormonal Aspects of Migraine. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Vol. 98(6): S1-S5 (1998 ) .

Gallagher R.M., Mueller L., Ciervo C.A. Hydroxyzine Pamoate as an Analgesic for Headache. Headache Quarterly. Vol. : (1997 ) .

Mueller L., Gallagher R.M., and Ciervo C.A. Methylergonovine Maleate as a Cluster Headache Prophylactic: A Study and Review. Headache. Vol. 37(7): (1997 ) .

Ciervo C.A. and Mueller L. Oral Contraceptives: Considerations in Prescribing. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Vol. 97(8): S1-S7 (1997 ) .

Mueller L., Gallagher R.M., and Ciervo C.A. Vasospasm - Induced Myocardial Infarction with Sumatriptan. Headache. Vol. 36(5): 329-331 (1996 ) .

Ciervo C.A., Gallagher R.M., Mueller L. and Perrino D. The Role of Diet in Treated Migraine Patients. Headache Quarterly. Vol. 7(4): 319-323 (1996 ) .

Gallagher R.M., Mueller L., and Ciervo C.A. Analgesic Use in Cluster Headache. Headache. Vol. 36(2): 105-107 (1996 ) .

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Grants and Contracts

Title: The Evolution and Management of Migraine Recurrence Beyond 24 Hours: A Prospective Study of Tertiary Care Center Patients
Sponsor: Endo Pharmaceuticals
Effective Date(s): 2008 - Present
Role: Principal Investigator, Investigator Initiated

Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of TREXIMA (Sumatriptan and Naproxen Sodium) versus Butalbital-Containing Combination Medications for the Acute Treatment of Migraine when Administered during the Moderate-Severe Pain Phase of the Migraine TRX109011
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2008 - Present
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Study of Combination Product (sumatriptan succinate and naproxen sodium) in Migraine Subjects Who Report Poor Response of Intolerance to Eletriptan (Study 2 of 2) TRX106573
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2008 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Single Migraine Attack, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Trexima Tablets vs Placebo when Administered During the Mild Pain Phase of Menstrual Migraine in Women with Dysmenorrhea TRX105850
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2006 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: Childhood Maltreatment, Headache, and Comorbid Conditions
Sponsor: American Headache Society
Effective Date(s): 2006 - Ongoing
Role: Co-Investigator

Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multi-Center, Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over Study to Determine the Consistency of Trexima (Sumatriptan 85mg/Naproxen Sodium 500mg) in the Acute Treatment of Multiple Migraine Attacks TRX103635
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2005 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Rizatriptan 10mg Tablet for the Treatment of Menstrual Migraine Protocol #071-00 and 072-00
Sponsor: Merck & Co., Inc
Effective Date(s): 2005 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: Medical Informatics in Headache Management and its Long Term Effects on Diagnosis and Treatment of Headaches
Sponsor: National Headache Foundation
Effective Date(s): 2005 - Ongoing
Role: Co-Investigator

Title: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study with an Open-Label Extension Phase to Assess the Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of Oral Frovatriptan in the Prevention of Menstrually-Related Migraine Migraines in a Difficult to Treat Population Protocol #VML 251-3MRM02
Sponsor: Vernalis
Effective Date(s): 2004 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study to Examine the Efficacy of Rizatriptan 10mg Tablet Administered Early During a Migraine Attack While the Pain is Mild Protocol #066-00
Sponsor: Merck & Co., Inc.
Effective Date(s): 2004 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Attack Evaluation of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Trexima (sumatriptan 85mg/naproxen sodium 500mg) Tablets vs. Placebo When Administered During the Mild Phase of a Migraine Protocol #101998
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2004 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study to Examine the Efficacy of Rizatriptan 10mg Tablet Administered Early During a Migraine Attack While the Pain is Mild Protocol #065-00
Sponsor: Merck & Co., Inc.
Effective Date(s): 2004 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Phase II Safety and Efficacy Study of NPS 1776 for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Headaches
Sponsor: NPS Pharmaceuticals
Effective Date(s): 2003 - Ongoing
Role: Co-Investigator

Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Single-Attack Study to Evaluate the Onset of Efficacy of a New Formulation of Sumatriptan Tablets 50mg and 100mg in the Acute Treatment of Migraine
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2003 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Ultracet (Tramadol HCL/Acetaminophen) versus Placebo for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Headache Pain
Sponsor: Ortho-McNeil
Effective Date(s): 2003 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: Weight Gain Considerations in the Formulation of a Headache Treatment Regimen
Sponsor: Ortho-McNeil
Effective Date(s): 2003 - Ongoing
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Multi-Center, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Trial to Evaluate Early Efficacy and Tolerability of Zolmitriptan (Zomig) Nasal Spray in the Acute Treatment of Adult Subjects with Migraine
Sponsor: AstraZeneca
Effective Date(s): 2002 - 2003
Role: Principal Investigator

Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Oral Sumatriptan 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg for a Single Moderate or Severe Headache in Adults Diagnosed with Migrainous Disorder
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Effective Date(s): 2002 - 2003
Role: Principal Investigator

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Research Areas

migraine, chronic daily headache, cluster headache, menstrual migraine:

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