Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency in Migraine

February 2, 2023 updated by: Damla Yürük, Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital

Comparison of Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy and Greater Occipital Nerve Block Efficiency in Migraine Headache

The aim of the investigator is to compare the efficacy of greater occipital nerve block and transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency treatment in migraine.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Migraine is the second most common primary headache. Greater occipital nerve (GON) block is an effective method in the treatment of migraine. Transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (RF) therapy is used in the treatment of pain. However, its use in headaches is not widespread yet.

Investigator aimed to compare the efficacy of transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency therapy applied through the GON trace and GON block therapy. A 60-patient study was designed. GON block was planned for 30 patients and transcutaneous pulsed RF was planned for 30 patients. The block will be applied once at the level of C2 vertebra with ultrasound.Transcutaneous pulsed RF will be applied twice, once a week, for 8 minutes.All patients will have pre-treatment migraine disability assessment score (MIDAS) scores filled. A headache diary will be provided to all patients. Frequency and severity of pain will be followed for 1 month. Pain intensity will be evaluated on the visual analog scale (VAS).

Investigator aimed to evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous pulsed RF therapy, which is a noninvasive method, in migraine.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Altındğ
      • Ankara, Altındğ, Turkey
        • Diskapi Yildirim Beyazıt Teaching and Research Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic Migraine

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other headaches will not accompany (tension-type headache, cluster...)
  • Pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: QUADRUPLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: GON block group
30 patients who underwent greater occipital nerve block
Drug: Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
2.5 cc bupivacain injection will be administered by approaching the greater occipital nerve under ultrasound guidance.
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Transcutaneous pulsed RF group
30 patients who underwent greater occipital nerve pulsed radiofrequency
Other: Transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency qurrent
Pulsed radiofrequency current will be applied through transcutaneous pads adhered over the greater occipital nerve trace on the nape.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The Migraine Disability Assessment Test
Time Frame: Baseline
The MIDAS questionnaire is an important part of a package of educational, investigative, and therapeutic measures, and could play a major role in improving the care of patients with migraine and other types of headache.
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual analog scale (VAS)
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4
It is a scale that measures the severity of pain. Scored between ''0: no pain'' and ''10: worst pain'' .
Baseline, Week 4

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

June 22, 2021

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

June 22, 2023

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

August 22, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 11, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 11, 2022

First Posted (ACTUAL)

August 12, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

February 3, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 2, 2023

Last Verified

February 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Transcutaneous GON

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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