Stimulation of External Carotid Artery Circulation

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Migraine
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
12 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Other
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About This Trial

This study is testing a new approach to help people with migraine headaches. Researchers want to find out if using electrical stimulation to affect blood flow in the external carotid artery is safe and practical for helping control headaches. The goal of the study is to determine whether this approach could improve headache symptoms and overall outcomes for people with migraines.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 * Chronic migraine or status migrainosus, or craniofacial pain refractory to maximal medical therapy who are undergoing MMA IA lidocaine infusion. * Subject has provided informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergies to lidocaine * Seizure disorder, history …
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Matias Costa, MD

409-772-0330

mlcosta@utmb.edu

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Patrick Karas, MD

409-772-0330

pjkaras@utmb.edu

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