Nerve stimulation for chronic migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that uses a small device to send mild electrical pulses to nerves at the back of the head, which may help reduce migraine attacks. It is for people with chronic migraine that has not improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic migraine by a headache specialist.
- Your migraine has lasted at least 6 months.
- You have tried at least 4 types of preventive medicines, or botulinum toxin (Botox), or acupuncture without success.
- You can tell migraine attacks apart from other headache types.
- 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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