Nerve blocks for sleep in chronic headache
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if injections around nerves in the head and neck can improve sleep for people with long-lasting headaches that haven't gotten better with standard treatments. It may help you if you have daily or near-daily headaches and are looking for a non-medication option.
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Who can take part
- You have had chronic headaches (15 or more days per month for at least 3 months) that didn't improve with standard treatments like medications or physical therapy.
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have not had any prior nerve block injections or other interventional procedures for your headaches.
- You have not taken any sleep-improving medications (like melatonin, prescription sleep aids, or over-the-counter sleep aids) in the past month.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a bleeding disorder, infection near the injection site, or allergy to local anesthetics.
- You can understand and follow instructions for the study and do not have a condition that would make participation difficult.
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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