Arm band zaps away teen migraines without drugs
NCT ID NCT05443659
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how well a device called Nerivio works for treating migraines in teenagers aged 12 to 18. The device is worn on the upper arm and uses mild electrical pulses to trigger the body's natural pain relief system. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,600 teens who used the device at home, checking if pain eased within 2 hours without needing extra medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nerivio device (remote electrical neuromodulation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that a non-drug device worn on the arm safely eases migraine pain in teens, offering a drug-free option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a real-world analysis, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The device may not work for all teens, and some may still need medication.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,629 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Finished
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Aug 2022
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adolescence (age 12-18) who suffers from migraine who are using the Nerivio device for acute treatment of migraine
- Ages
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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. \- Age between 12-18 years 2. \- REN user across the United States who created Nerivio account on January 1st, 2021 or later. 3. \- Had at least two evaluable treatments with the Nerivio device Exclusion Criteria: (1) - Treatments shorter than 20 minutes
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Theranica Bio-Electronics Ltd
Netanya, 4250438, Israel
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Theranica USA Inc
Bridgewater, New Jersey, 08807, United States
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