Migraine disorders

This pilot study tests a procedure called TEMMA, where doctors insert small coils into an artery in the lining of the brain to treat migraine. The study will enroll 25 adults aged 18-60 who have migraine at least 8 days per month and have not gotten relief from at least two preve…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset to practice a type of mindfulness therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can reduce migraine-related disability. About 160 adults with episodic migraine will either continue their usual care or add VR sessio…

This study tests whether a type of hands-on physical therapy applied to the spine can reduce headache pain and improve daily function in women with episodic migraine. Ten women aged 18 to 30 will receive 10 sessions of spinal manual therapy over two weeks, with follow-up assessme…

This study tests whether a nerve block injection at the back of the head can help people with migraine who overuse painkillers. The injection contains lidocaine and a steroid. 130 participants will receive either the active injection or a placebo. Researchers will track headache …

Researchers at Assiut University Hospitals are studying how often adults with multiple sclerosis also get primary headaches such as migraine and tension-type headache. About 100 patients will complete a single visit that includes a neurological exam, headache history, disability …

This study follows 50 adults with migraines who have had or plan to have a procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization as part of their regular care. Researchers will look at how headache frequency, severity, medication use, and quality of life change over 12 months. Th…

This study looks at whether pramlintide, a drug similar to the hormone amylin, can cause migraine attacks in people who get migraines without aura. Researchers will give 21 participants either pramlintide or a placebo and watch for headaches over 12 hours. The goal is to understa…