Status:
COMPLETED
The Role of Left Prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Episodic Migraine Prophylaxis
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University
Conditions:
Episodic Migraine
Prophylaxis
Eligibility:
All Genders
16+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study was to examine the prophylactic role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the frequency, and severity of migraine attacks in episodic migraineurs who failed m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- cases diagnosed as episodic migraine with or without aura according to the ICHD 3rd edition
- With a headache frequency of 4-14 per month for the last six months
- Patients who had either an unsatisfactory response, declined or were intolerant to at least two prophylactic medications.
Exclusion
- Patients with past family history of seizures
- Other chronic pain disorders
- Severe depression (Beck Depression Inventory of 30 or more)
- Other significant neurologic or psychiatric diagnosis including substance misuse
- Metal implants in the head
- Pregnant or breastfeeding ladies
- Prior experience with TMS
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04031781
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
February 1 2015
Last Update
July 24 2019
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