Ultrasound Guided Infratemporal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Supravoltage Versus Standard Voltage Pulsed Radiofrequency for Pain Alleviation in Chronic Refractory Migraine.
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N/AInterventional Study
Chronic Migraine, Headache
No Placebo Group
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Age
20 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Minia University · Other
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* PRF performed on the sphenopalatine ganglion level under ultrasound guidance.
* Standard voltage PRF parameters: 45 V, 5 Hz frequency, 5 ms pulse width, 360 seconds duration, electrode temperature ≤42°C.
* Supravoltage PRF parameters: Higher voltage than standard (e.g., 60-70 V), with same frequency, pulse width, and duration, maintaining temperature ≤42°C to avoid nerve damage.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of chronic migraine according to International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria (≥15 headache days/month for \>3 months, including ≥8 migraine days/month) documented by Completion of 4-week prospective baseline headache diary immediately preceding random…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of chronic migraine according to International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria (≥15 headache days/month for \>3 months, including ≥8 migraine days/month) documented by Completion of 4-week prospective baseline headache diary immediately preceding randomization
* Failure of ≥2 classes of preventive pharmacological migraine medications (e.g., beta-blockers, antiepileptics, antidepressants...) to get clinically meaningful response ( defined as ≥50% reduction in monthly migraine days), at standard therapeutic doses (Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol ≥160 mg/day, metoprolol ≥100 mg/day, Antiepileptics (e.g., topiramate ≥100 mg/day, valproate ≥500 mg/day, Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline ≥50 mg/day, SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine ≥150 mg/day ) for at least 8 weeks or ≥12 weeks in case of CGRP ).
* Stable preventive migraine therapy for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
* MIDAS score ≥11 indicating moderate to severe disability.
* Ability and willingness to maintain a daily headache diary throughout the study period.
* Ability to provide written informed consent. Positive response (≥50% pain reduction within 30-60 minutes) to diagnostic INFRATEMPORAL sphenopalatine ganglion block using 2% lidocaine (2 mL) infrazygomatic approach
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medication Overuse Headache per ICHD-3: Simple analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, non-opioid analgesics) used on ≥15 days per month for \>3 months, OR Triptans, ergot derivatives, opioids, or combination analgesics used on ≥10 days per month for \>3 months.
* Any secondary headache disorder ( cluster headache, hemiplegic migraine, migraine with brainstem aura (distinct pathophysiology); chronic tension-type headache \>10 days/month.
* Any prior SPG block, PRF, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, chemical neurolysis, or neurostimulation of SPG/trigeminal system within 6 month.
* No prior occipital or supra-orbital nerve radiofrequency, cryotherapy, or chemical neurolysis within 3 months
* Use of botulinum toxin (Botox) within 3 months or CGRP monoclonal antibodies within 3 months prior to enrollment.
* Active psychosis, bipolar disorder (current manic/depressive episode), severe depression with suicidal ideation, dementia, or substance use disorder (DSM-5 criteria) within 12 months; PHQ-9 ≥20 or cognitive impairment affecting reporting reliability.
* Cardiac pacemaker, ICD, neurostimulator, or cochlear implant; or ECT.
* Chronic uncontroled hypertension ; history of stroke, intracranial aneurysm, or high risk for cardiovascular events.
* Pregnancy or lactation, Initiation, discontinuation, or modification of hormonal contraceptive therapy within 3 months prior to enrollment.
Coagulopathy (platelets \<100,000 or INR \>1.5) or ongoing anticoagulation not safely withheld.
-Patient refusal.
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