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New treatment option for Migraine
Official title Stimulation of External Carotid Artery Circulation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07402954
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100
You may be able to join if
- 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.
You likely can't join if
- Known allergies to lidocaine
- Seizure disorder, history of seizures, or increased seizure susceptibility
- Intracranial vascular malformations or dural AVF
- Hemodynamic instability, any condition where brief hemodynamic shifts may pose risk
- Previous MMA intervention or craniotomy that could result in MMA occlusion
- Any implanted electronic device (pacemaker, ICD, DBS, VNS, cochlear implant, spinal cord stimulator)
See the full eligibility 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.
- Known allergies to lidocaine
- Seizure disorder, history of seizures, or increased seizure susceptibility
- Intracranial vascular malformations or dural AVF
- Hemodynamic instability, any condition where brief hemodynamic shifts may pose risk
- Previous MMA intervention or craniotomy that could result in MMA occlusion
- Any implanted electronic device (pacemaker, ICD, DBS, VNS, cochlear implant, spinal cord stimulator)
- Significant cardiovascular disease (unstable angina, severe arrhythmias, recent MI)
- Severe autonomic dysfunction
- Active systemic infection
- Vulnerable populations (i.e. pregnant individuals, children, prisoners, individuals lacking decision-making capacity, persons with cognitive impairment, those unable to provide informed consent)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Galveston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Galveston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.