Trigger point injections for chronic migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if injecting medication into specific painful spots in your muscles (called trigger points) can help reduce chronic migraine pain. It may be an option if you've tried other treatments but still have significant pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with migraine by at least two doctors
- You have had migraine for at least 3 months
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your pain level is at least a 3 out of 10 despite current treatments
- You are willing to sign a consent form
- You do not have certain health conditions (like severe liver, kidney, heart problems, or diabetes) and are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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