Nerve block may offer relief for migraine sufferers hooked on painkillers

NCT ID NCT07568496

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block injection in the back of the head can help people with migraine who overuse painkillers. The goal is to ease withdrawal headaches and reduce the number of headache days. About 130 adults will receive either the nerve block or a placebo, and their progress will be tracked for three months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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  • Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

    Bangkok, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

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  • Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

    Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

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  • Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

    Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand

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