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A Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Device for Prevention of Episodic Migraine Headache

A study testing active neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache in people with Intervention, run by Scion NeuroStim at 10 sites in 2 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This study will assess the efficacy of a neuromodulation device for the treatment of episodic migraine headache. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Intervention
What is being tested?
active neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
45 participants
Where
10 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
30 Jun 2017to 11 May 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • diagnosed with episodic migraine at least 6 months before study
  • at least 3 consecutive months of stable migraine headaches before study
  • at least 4-14 headache days per month, of which 4-14 may be migraines
  • must not have failed on more than 2 classes of migraine preventatives

Who cannot join

  • previous use of the experimental device
  • pregnant
  • using more than 1 concurrent migraine preventive
  • history of cardiovascular disease
  • work night shifts
  • diagnosed with vestibular migraine
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  • menstrual migraines exclusively
  • diagnosed with post-traumatic migraine
  • have a history of unstable mood or anxiety disorder
  • use a hearing aid
  • have a cochlear implant
  • have chronic tinnitus
  • have temporomandibular joint disease
  • diagnosed with traumatic brain injury
  • diagnosed with neurological disease other than headaches
  • diagnosed vestibular and/or balance dysfunction
  • history of abusing alcohol or other drugs
  • are experiencing medication overuse headaches
  • have had eye surgery in the previous 3 months
  • have had ear surgery in the previous 6 months
  • have active ear infections or a perforated tympanic membrane
  • have participated in another clinical trial in the last 30 days
  • are currently participating in another clinical trial
  • using Botulinum toxin-based treatments for migraines or cosmetic reasons
  • taking anti-emetics more than 2 times per week (consistently)

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 2 countries.

10 sites in 2 countries

United States8 sites
  • Michigan Headache Pain & Neurological Inst.

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104

  • Diamond Headache Clinic

    Chicago, Illinois, 60642

  • Study Metrix Research

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63303

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756

  • Jefferson Headache Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • Mayo Clinic

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259

  • Neurology Research Institute

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407

Other trials in United States

United Kingdom2 sites
  • University of Kent

    Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NP

  • King's College London

    London, Denmark Hill, SE5 9PJ

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About this study

This study will assess the efficacy of a neuromodulation device for the treatment of episodic migraine headache.

Read the detailed description

This study is a multi-center, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial for adjunctive prophylactic treatment of episodic migraine headache (with or without aura) using neuromodulation device developed by Scion NeuroStim, LLC (SNS). The investigational use of the device for episodic migraine headache has been reviewed by the FDA and is classified as NSR (non-significant risk).

Conditions
Intervention
Being tested
active neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache, placebo neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache
Keywords
migraine headache, episodic
Medical subject headings
Migraine Disorders, Recurrence

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • active neuromodulation for episodic migraine headacheDevice

    Non-invasive brainstem neuromodulator. Active and placebo devices appear identical

  • placebo neuromodulation for episodic migraine headacheDevice

    Sham non-invasive brainstem neuromodulator. Active and placebo devices appear identical

Study groups in NCT02991430
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
activeActive comparatoractive neuromodulation
Receives: Device: active neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache
placeboPlacebo comparatorplacebo neuromodulation
Receives: Device: placebo neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Migraine Headache Days (MHD)

    comparison of MHD recorded in baseline month versus 3rd month of treatment

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Normalized Reduction in Migraine Headache Days

    comparison of MHD recorded in baseline month versus 3rd month of treatment: percentages, active versus placebo

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  2. Change in Medication Usage

    reduction in acute, prescribed medications in month 3 of treatment versus baseline month

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  3. Change in Headache Pain

    reduction in subject perceived headache pain scores in month 3 of treatment versus baseline month

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  4. Change in Quality of Life

    comparison of HIT-6 (headache impact test) scores between baseline month and treatment month 3

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  5. Change in Depression

    comparison of BDI-II (Beck depression index) scores between baseline month and treatment month 3

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  6. Change in Anxiety

    comparison of BAI (Beck anxiety index) scores between baseline month and treatment month 3

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  7. Change in Sleep Quality

    comparison of Pittsburgh Sleep assessment scores between baseline month and treatment month 3

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use

  8. Additional Treatment Time

    comparison of MHD recorded in baseline month versus 6th month of treatment

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 168 days of device use

  9. Sustained Reduction in Migraine Headache Days

    comparison of MHD recorded in baseline month versus post-treatment months 7, 8 and 9

    Measured: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 252 days of device use

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Dec 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start30 Jun 2017
  3. Primary completion11 May 2018
  4. Study completion11 May 2018

Why it stopped: Inability to supply and maintain treatment device. No safety concerns occurred.

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
45 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02991430
Sponsor's protocol ID
SNS-MIG-02
Status last verified
Jun 2019
First submitted
4 Dec 2016
Last updated
19 Jun 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing active neuromodulation for episodic migraine headache in people with Intervention, run by Scion NeuroStim at 10 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 25 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jun 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in United States, United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Jun 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Migraine Headache Days (MHD) (time frame: 1 month of baseline recordation followed by 84 days of device use). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jun 2019.

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