Nerve stimulation for chronic migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment called occipital nerve stimulation, which uses a device to send gentle electric pulses to nerves at the back of your head. The goal is to see if it can help people who have not found relief from other migraine treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have been diagnosed with chronic migraine by a headache specialist.
- You have tried at least 4 different types of preventive medications, Botox, or acupuncture without success.
- You have had migraine for at least 6 months, with or without aura.
- You can tell the difference between migraine and other headaches, like tension headaches.
- You agree not to try other treatments like acupuncture or spinal manipulation during the study.
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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