Ear acupuncture for migraine relief
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether ear acupuncture can help reduce migraine attacks. It is for people diagnosed with migraine (with or without aura) who have not used acupuncture or migraine drugs in the past 3 months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with migraine (with or without aura) by a doctor using standard criteria.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your headaches last 4 to 72 hours and have happened at least 5 times (if not treated or not helped by treatment).
- Your headaches are typically on one side, pounding, moderate to severe, and get worse with activity (or you avoid activity because of them).
- Your headaches come with nausea or vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
- You have had at least one warning sign (like vision changes, tingling, or trouble speaking) before the headache that goes away fully.
- You have not used acupuncture or taken any migraine prevention drugs in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have other serious health conditions like chronic pain or a psychotic disorder.
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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