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Occipital Nerve Stimulation in Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias

Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia

The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) in the treatment of chronic trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs).

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Meets ICHD-3 diagnostic criteria for the chronic form of one of the trigeminal autonomic cephalgias (outlined below), as determined by the treating neurologist.
* Failed standard medical management, meaning at least 3 conventional preventative therapies.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of uncontrolled or untreated psychiatric disease
* Presence of medical contraindications to surgery
* Patient does not consent to surgery
* Non-English speaking

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Fady Girgis, MD

[email protected]
4039446497
Study Sponsored By
Alberta Health Services, Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04937010