Lumbar vein treatment for chronic headaches with nutcracker anatomy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called lumbar vein embolization to treat daily headaches that feel like pressure and get worse when lying down. It's for people who have a rare anatomy where a vein in the kidney is pinched (nutcracker physiology), and standard headache medicines haven't helped.
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Who can take part
- You have a daily headache that feels like pressure and has lasted more than 3 months
- Your headache gets worse when you lie down flat (Trendelenburg position)
- You've tried at least 3 different types of headache prevention medicines (like antidepressants, seizure meds, or blood pressure pills) without success
- An MRI scan shows you have nutcracker physiology, which means a vein near your kidney is being pinched
- You are able to understand the study procedures and follow them for the whole study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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