Focused ultrasound for preventing chronic migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a low-intensity focused ultrasound treatment that targets a specific brain area to help prevent chronic migraines. It uses sound waves to gently stimulate the brain, and might reduce the number of migraine days you have.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with chronic migraine (headaches on at least 15 days per month, with migraine features on at least 8 days).
- You have had migraines for at least 1 year, and your migraines started when you were 50 or younger.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are willing to keep a daily electronic headache diary for about a month before the study starts.
- You cannot have certain other pain conditions, mental health conditions, or recent use of migraine preventive medications or certain treatments.
- You must be able to undergo an MRI (no metal implants, no claustrophobia).
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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