Can a smart armband take the sting out of migraine shots?

NCT ID NCT05730556

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a wearable armband called Nerivio that uses mild electrical pulses to reduce pain from Botox injections in people with chronic migraine. About 80 participants were planned, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the device could make the injection process less painful.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Nerivio (remote electrical neuromodulation device)

What this could lead to

If it worked, this device could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain during migraine injection procedures.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early, so we have little data. It was also small (80 people) and only looked at short-term pain relief during injections.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States