Comparison Between Greater Occipital Nerve Block and Pulsed Radiofrequency in the Management of Chronic Migraine

NCT07512219 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-04-06

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Summary

Comparative Study of Greater Occipital Nerve Block and Pulsed Radiofrequency in the Management of Chronic Migraine : Clinical Outcomes and Neurophysiological Correlates A Prospective Randomized Study

Conditions

  • Chronic Migraine, Headache

Interventions

DRUG

Greater occiptal nerve block

Injection Procedure: 1. Local skin infiltration with 1-2 mL of 1% lidocaine at puncture site. 2. GON block using 3-5 mL of local anesthetic, optionally combined with 20-40 mg triamcinolone ( Bilaterally ) 3. Needle placement confirmed by ultrasound visualization of the nerve and spread of injectate. 4. Observe patient for 15-20 minutes post-injection for immediate adverse events.

DEVICE

Pulsed radiofrequency

1. Introduce RF cannula adjacent to GON under ultrasound guidance. 2. Confirm sensory stimulation: paresthesia at occipital scalp at \<0.5 V. 3. PRF settings: * Temperature: ≤42°C * Pulse duration: 20 ms * Frequency: 2 Hz * Duration: 120 seconds per cycle, 2 cycles per side 4. Continuous monitoring of patient comfort and vital signs.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sohag University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-01
Primary Completion
2026-11-01
Completion
2027-05-01

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