Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches
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Toledo |
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Ohio |
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43614 |
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Migraine |
| Purpose: |
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Cranial electrotherapy stimulation may be a safe adjunct to medical treatment for pain
relief in migraine patients. However, despite the number of CES studies done, many have been
open label, single blinded, or have utilized a small group of patients.
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| Study Summary: |
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This study will evaluate the efficacy of the Fisher Wallace Cranial Stimulator in persons
with chronic migraine who have not achieved satisfactory pain control on their current
medications.
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| Criteria: |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects satisfying the IHS criteria for migraine
- Subjects have not achieved satisfactory pain control on their current medication
- Ability to maintain a daily headache diary
- Stable medication use related to migraine for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment in
the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous exposure to or experience with CES
- Contraindications to Fisher Wallace stimulator, such as cardiac pacemakers or
implantable defibrillators, known or suspected heart disease, or pregnancy
- Seizure disorders
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| NCT ID: |
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NCT01265797 |
| Primary Contact: |
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Principal Investigator
Gretchen Tietjen, MD
University of Toledo, HSC
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N/A |
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Toledo, Ohio 43614
United States
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Site Status: N/A |
| Data Source: |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 24, 2013 |
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