Ultrasound-guided neck injection for treating chronic migraine
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nerve block injection near the neck (called stellate ganglion block), guided by ultrasound, can reduce chronic migraine pain. It may be a good option if you have chronic migraine and haven't found relief from standard preventive medications.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You need a formal diagnosis of chronic migraine (15+ headache days per month for at least 3 months).
- You either have not tried any migraine-prevention drugs, or you have tried up to 3 types (like metoprolol, propranolol, amitriptyline, or flunarizine) and they didn't work or caused side effects.
- You cannot have had a stellate ganglion block before.
- You must not have any other neurological disorders, serious heart/lung/liver/kidney problems, bleeding issues, or an active infection near the injection site.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must be willing to sign a consent form.
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