Acupuncture needle with lidocaine may ease migraines
NCT ID NCT07067853
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
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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.
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Locations
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Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia