New nerve procedure shows promise for stubborn headaches
NCT ID NCT06764433
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the greater occipital nerve at the C2 level in 25 people with cervicogenic headache who had not responded to other treatments. The goal was to see if it could reduce headache severity and frequency. The treatment was guided by ultrasound to target the nerve precisely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the greater occipital nerve
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new option for people with cervicogenic headache who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 25 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure carries typical risks of nerve blocks like pain or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Health Sciences University, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Cankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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