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N/A N=140 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Treatment for Migraines With an Implantable Device

Migraine

Enrolled (actual)
140
Serious AEs
37.1%
Results posted
Aug 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Migraine Frequency at 12 Weeks — -5.5; -3.9 days

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Precision (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
Primary completion
Apr 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Migraine Frequency at 12 Weeks
-5.5; -3.9
PRIMARY
Frequency of Adverse Event
276; 284

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an implantable device for difficult to treat migraine. There are a significant number of patients who have drug refractory migraine and alternative therapies are needed.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria

  • Be diagnosed with multiple migraines per month of moderate to severe intensity;
  • Be refractory to medication;
  • Be an appropriate candidate for the surgical procedures required for this study;
  • Be willing and able to comply with all study related procedures;
  • Be capable of reading and understanding patient information materials and giving written informed consent.

Key Exclusion Criteria

  • Have onset of migraine after age 50;
  • Have a significant psychiatric disorder;
  • Have previously been treated with occipital nerve stimulation;
  • Have had an injection of botulinum toxin in the head or neck within 6 months prior to enrollment;
  • Have previously undergone destructive ganglionectomy affecting C2/C3 occipital and/or trigeminal distribution or have an occipital blockade or radio frequency procedure currently in effect;
  • Have a condition currently requiring or likely to require the use of MRI or diathermy;
  • Have an active implantable device;
  • Have participated in any drug or device trial in the last 4 weeks or plan to participate in any other study.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00286078). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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