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Papers: 9 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2019 Dec


Lancet Neurol


18


12

Editor's Pick

Safety and efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation for chronic cluster headache: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Authors

Goadsby PJ, Sahai-Srivastava S, Kezirian EJ, Calhoun AH, Matthews DC, McAllister PJ, Costantino PD, Friedman DI, Zuniga JR, Mechtler LL, Popat SR, Rezai AR, Dodick DW
Lancet Neurol. 2019 Dec; 18(12):1081-1090.
PMID: 31701891.

Abstract

Chronic cluster headache is the most disabling form of cluster headache. The mainstay of treatment is attack prevention, but the available management options have little efficacy and are associated with substantial side-effects. In this study, we aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation for treatment of chronic cluster headache.