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Ear needle zaps headaches? new study uses heat cameras to find out

NCT ID NCT05662722

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether inserting a tiny needle into the ear and applying a mild electrical current (called percutaneous needle electrolysis) can help people with frequent headaches. Researchers will use an infrared camera to measure changes in facial skin temperature, since people with headaches often have a 'cold nose' pattern. The trial involves 60 adults who get headaches at least once a month and show this cold pattern. It compares the real treatment to dry needling and a sham procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
percutaneous needle electrolysis (galvanic current via needle in the ear)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug technique to reduce headache frequency or severity.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial (60 people) testing a technique that may not work better than a sham procedure. The main goal is measuring temperature changes, not proving headache relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Headache with a frequency of at least one monthly episode. * Present the "cold nose" and/or "cold patch" pattern Exclusion Criteria: * Do not present a "cold nose" and/or "cold patch" pattern * Pregnant women * Subjects with facial alterations that may affect facial vascularization (sinusitis, allergies...) * Patients with belonephobia or allergy to metals or any material used in the procedure.

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Conditions

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Headache headache disorder

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Headache

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physioterapy and Pain center research

    RECRUITING

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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