A new way to treat cluster headache attacks
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a combination of pulsed radiofrequency and platelet-rich plasma can help people with episodic cluster headaches feel better during a cluster period. It is for people whose headaches are not well controlled with standard medicines.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with episodic cluster headache and be within 5 days of your current cluster period.
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You must have had at least 2 cluster bouts before, with at least 4 attacks per week lasting at least 4 weeks.
- Your headaches are still happening or barely improved after trying standard preventive medicines like verapamil, topiramate, lithium, or steroids.
- You cannot have certain other medical conditions or be on blood-thinning medicines.
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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