Nerve block offers hope for migraine sufferers Who've tried everything
NCT ID NCT06891118
First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a nerve block called a stellate ganglion block for people with chronic migraine that didn't get better with other treatments. 42 patients received the injection under ultrasound guidance. Researchers tracked changes in monthly headache days and pain scores over 6 months to see if the procedure helped.
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Locations
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Health Sciences University, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Cankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
stellate ganglion block (nerve block injection)
What this could lead to
If effective, this nerve block could offer a new option for people with chronic migraine who haven't found relief from standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The procedure carries risks like bleeding, infection, or nerve damage.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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