Lumbar Vein Embolization for Chronic Headaches With Nutcracker Physiology
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Headache
Nutcracker Phenomenon, Renal
Nutcracker Syndrome, Renal
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 4 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the safety and feasibility of coiling the lumbar vein for the treatment of chronic headaches in patients with Nutcracker physiology and retrograde lumbar vein flow with epidural venous plexus congestion. All patients are extensively evaluated by a headache trained Neurologist confirming high pressure headache refractory to other treatments.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Daily headache from onset lasting \> 3 months.
* Headache described as pressure sensation.
* Headache worsened in the Trendelenburg position.
* Exposed to CSF pressure/volume lowering medications.
* Tried 2 of 4 unless contraindications: acetazolamide, methazolamide, indometha…
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