Nerve stimulation for chronic migraine in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment called pulsed radiofrequency applied to the greater occipital nerve, which is a nerve at the back of the head, to see if it helps reduce chronic migraine pain in older adults. If you are 65 or older and suffer from frequent migraines, this treatment might offer a new way to manage your pain without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic migraine (headaches on 15 or more days each month, with at least 8 being migraine headaches).
- You do not have sudden severe headaches or headaches caused by cancer.
- You can understand and sign a consent form, and you do not have severe memory or communication problems.
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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