Nerve block for spontaneous intracranial hypotension headache
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve block injection (behind the ear) to see if it can ease the severe headache pain that happens when upright due to spinal fluid leaks. If you have spontaneous intracranial hypotension and your pain is high when standing, this treatment might help.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) – a condition where spinal fluid leaks, causing headaches when upright
- Headache pain when standing or sitting is more than 4 on a 0-10 scale (0=no pain)
- You do not have an active infection, take blood thinners (except aspirin), or have allergies to the injection or steroids
- You are not taking high-dose opioids (50 mg of morphine equivalent or more per day)
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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