Brain stimulation for chronic migraine prevention
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle brain-stimulation technique called tDCS (which uses a small electrical current on the scalp) can reduce how often you get migraines. If you're already on a preventive medication, this might add extra relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old and have been diagnosed with chronic migraine (headaches on 15 or more days per month).
- You are currently taking at least one migraine prevention medicine, and have been on a steady dose for at least one month.
- You are willing to give informed consent and keep a daily headache diary.
- You do not have other serious neurological conditions (like a tumor, seizure disorder, dementia, or stroke), and are not pregnant.
- You do not have a pacemaker or cochlear implant.
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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