Efficacy of Nerve Blocks for Episodic Migraine

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Episodic Migraine
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to see how well blocking two to ten of the scalp nerves (that give feeling to the scalp and are painful during migraine headaches) with bupivacaine anesthetic (numbing medication) and low dose methylprednisolone (cortisone-like medicine or steroid) work for treating and preventing migraines. Our hypothesis is that the pain of most episodic migraine headaches can be eli…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Suffering from episodic migraines with and without aura occurring at least four times a month but less than 15 times a month at a severity of 5/10 pain level or greater. * Willing to not start or stop any new medication to treat or prevent migraines during the six months of th…
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Family Medicine Research Study Coordinators

507-422-6823

RSTFMSC@mayo.edu

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