Tiny trial hopes to zap migraines away with implanted nerve device
NCT ID NCT05858801
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests a new device called PRIMUS that stimulates nerves in the head and face to treat chronic migraine. Only 7 people with hard-to-treat migraines are taking part. The main goal is to see if the device is safe, not yet if it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PRIMUS system (a craniofacial peripheral nerve stimulation device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new drug-free option for people with chronic migraine who haven't found relief from other treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, tiny study (7 people) focused only on safety, not effectiveness. The device may not reduce migraines, and risks like infection or nerve damage are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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AZ Delta
Roeselare, Belgium
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