Acupuncture to prevent menstrual migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce the number of migraine headaches around your period. If you often get migraines with your menstrual cycle, this treatment might help prevent them.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with migraine by a doctor and have had menstrual-related migraines for at least 12 months.
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your menstrual cycle is regular (21 to 35 days) and your period lasts 3 to 7 days.
- You have had at least 3 headache days during your period (from 2 days before to 3 days after) and at least 5 total headache days each cycle over the past 3 months.
- You are willing to keep a headache diary and not used migraine prevention medication in the last month.
- You have not received acupuncture treatment in the last 3 months and are not afraid of needles.
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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