Botulinum toxin or occipital nerve block for chronic migraine
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two treatments for chronic migraine: botulinum toxin injections and a nerve block at the back of the head. The goal is to see if these treatments can reduce headache days and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic migraine, meaning headaches on at least 15 days per month for more than 3 months, with migraine features on at least 8 of those days.
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have been on a stable migraine prevention medication for at least 2 months before joining.
- You have not had botulinum toxin or occipital nerve block for headaches in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have conditions that increase injection risks (e.g., bleeding disorders, neuromuscular diseases, or allergies to the treatments).
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