Acupuncture for chronic migraine with tension-type headache
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of acupuncture called 'fire needling' combined with regular acupuncture to see if it can help people who have both chronic migraine and tension-type headaches. It may offer relief for those who have not found enough help from other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have both chronic migraine and tension-type headaches.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have not had acupuncture treatment in the 3 months before the study starts.
- You are able to understand and complete the study exams and tests.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, or other major health conditions.
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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