Role of Ultrasound Guide Greater Occipital Nerve Block at Second Cervical Vertebra in Migraine He… (NCT06432127) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
Role of Ultrasound Guide Greater Occipital Nerve Block at Second Cervical Vertebra in Migraine Headache Prophylaxis
Thailand108 participantsStarted 2024-05-30
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled study in Thailand. is to find if there is a role of local anesthetic greater occipital nerve block at Cervical spine level 2 under ultrasound guide in prophylaxis of episodic migraine and chronic migraine in patients with failed oral prophylaxis medication.
According to guidelines of the International Headache Society for controlled trials of preventive treatment of migraine attacks in episodic and chronic migraine,the primary and secondary outcome were monitoring followed by these research guideline
After informed consent, volunteer will be stratified random into 2 groups of injection agent at unilateral greater occipital nerve block on headache site under US guide by pain physician
* Normal saline
* 0.5% bupivacaine the injection was done 2 times between Week 0 and week 4 as to wean off placebo effect the volunteer will be monitor by pain diary at 1 month before intervention at week 0,4,8,12 and follow up at week 24 for Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS) ,Thai Hospital-Anxiety-depression index(Thai-HADS)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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 -65 years old
. Diagnosis as episodic migraine or chronic migraine and had indication to use migraine prophylaxis
. Volunteer prefer to use research procedure as first choice of migraine prophylaxis
. Volunteer already had migraine prophylaxis treatment but still has the one of these following problem 4.1 Frequency of migraine attack more than 4 times/month 4.2 Severe migraine headache \& disturb daily life in spite of using migraine prophylaxis 4.3 Having migraine medication side effect, either from prophylaxis or acute attack medication and cannot titration medication dosage 4.4 migraine attack not improved as using many migraine prophylaxis medications 4.5 Having contra-indication to use prophylaxis migraine medication or standard prophylaxis procedure such as botulinum toxin 4.6 Cannot take prophylaxis medication daily (low compliance) 4.7 Had financial problems in using standard prophylaxis migraine medication or procedure 4.8 Medication overuse headache
Exclusion criteria
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
1
change of Frequency headache day /month
Timeframe: at Week 0,4,8,12,24 compared to base line at 1 months before injection procedure
2
change of migraine attack day /month from headache diary
Timeframe: at Week 0,4,8,12,24 compared to base line at 1 months before injection procedure
. Had these type of headache in combination with migraine
. Had contraindication on greater occipital nerve block injection at cervical spine level 2 under ultrasound-guided such as skin infection in needle site
. Allergy to local anesthetic
. Uncontrolled psychiatric disorder in 3 months before attending research
. Cannot understand or reading, writing Thai language