Self-acupuncture for migraines: a feasibility study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether teaching people with migraines to do acupuncture on themselves (self-acupuncture) is practical and helpful. It is for people who have already had a course of acupuncture that worked for them at a specific London hospital.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have migraines, and common migraine medications like topiramate or propranolol are not suitable for you.
- You were referred to the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine for at least 6 acupuncture sessions for your migraines.
- You completed those acupuncture sessions, they helped you, and you finished them between 3 and 24 months ago.
- You are not afraid of needles, are not currently getting acupuncture, and do not have a bleeding disorder or poor hand function.
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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