Nerve block shots offer hope for chronic headache sufferers

NCT ID NCT07497646

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether repeated nerve block injections in the back of the head can reduce headaches in people with chronic migraine or chronic tension-type headache. 290 adults received either a numbing medication or a placebo over three months. The main goal was to see if the treatment lowered the number of headache days per month.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sultan Abdulhamid Han Research and Training Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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