Acupuncture needle with lidocaine may ease migraines

NCT ID NCT07067853

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Indonesia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether injecting lidocaine into the GB20 acupoint (at the back of the neck) can reduce migraine attacks. Thirty adults with migraines received either weekly lidocaine injections for four weeks or daily propranolol pills. Researchers tracked headache frequency, duration, pain intensity, and disability over two months to see if the injections work as well as standard medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: lidocaine 2% injection at GB20 acupoint
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, non-oral alternative for migraine relief with fewer daily pills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. Lidocaine injections can cause pain, infection, or skin irritation at the injection site.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MIGRAINE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

migraine disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MIGRAINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universitas Indonesia

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.