Occipital Nerve RF Between Occipital Nerve Block And Occipital Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (NCT04124458) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Occipital Nerve RF Between Occipital Nerve Block And Occipital Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation
70 participantsStarted 2023-01-02
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, double blind, single-center, clinical trial. The study will be conducted over a period of 6 months. The study will be conducted at the Allevio Pain Clinic, Toronto, Canada.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-90
* Confirmed diagnosis of occipital headaches, patients with concurrent other types of headaches will not be excluded (except undiagnosed headaches)
* Duration of occipital headaches \> 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English speakers;
* Refusal to sign informed consent;
* Allergy to medications which will be used in the study;
* Concurrent undiagnosed headaches
* Current brain tumors
* Current known tumors with known metastasis in other organs
* Occipital blocks within the last 3 months
* Currently receiving treatment with Botox for migraine.
* Patient has RF of occipital nerve/s within the last year
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Quality of life assessment: Short Form Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-SF)
Timeframe: Change from baseline BPI-SF at 6 months