NCT00286078

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an implantable device for difficult to treat migraine. There are a significant number of patients who have drug refractory migraine and alternative therapies are needed.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
179

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2006

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

15 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2006

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 3, 2006

Completed
3.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2009

Completed
7.4 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

August 9, 2016

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 7, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

July 30, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3.2 years

First QC Date

February 1, 2006

Results QC Date

April 6, 2016

Last Update Submit

July 22, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

HeadacheMigraineRefractoryChronicPain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Migraine Frequency at 12 Weeks

    Change from baseline in migraine days/month at 12 weeks

    Baseline and 12 weeks

  • Frequency of Adverse Event

    Cumulative frequency of adverse events from randomization to 26 weeks

    26 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

Active occipital nerve stimulation (stimulation on)

Device: Precision

Control

SHAM COMPARATOR

Sham occipital nerve stimulation from activation to 12 weeks post-activation. Active occipital nerve stimulation from 12 weeks post-activation on.

Device: Precision

Interventions

PrecisionDEVICE

Implantable neurostimulator

ControlTreatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Be diagnosed with multiple migraines per month of moderate to severe intensity;
  • Be refractory to medication;
  • Be an appropriate candidate for the surgical procedures required for this study;
  • Be willing and able to comply with all study related procedures;
  • Be capable of reading and understanding patient information materials and giving written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Have onset of migraine after age 50;
  • Have a significant psychiatric disorder;
  • Have previously been treated with occipital nerve stimulation;
  • Have had an injection of botulinum toxin in the head or neck within 6 months prior to enrollment;
  • Have previously undergone destructive ganglionectomy affecting C2/C3 occipital and/or trigeminal distribution or have an occipital blockade or radio frequency procedure currently in effect;
  • Have a condition currently requiring or likely to require the use of MRI or diathermy;
  • Have an active implantable device;
  • Have participated in any drug or device trial in the last 4 weeks or plan to participate in any other study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (15)

Mile High Research Center

Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

Location

The New England Center for Headache

Stamford, Connecticut, 06902, United States

Location

Walton Rehabilitation Hospital

Augusta, Georgia, 30901, United States

Location

Rush Pain Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

Location

Diamond Headache Clinic

Chicago, Illinois, 60614, United States

Location

New England Regional Headache Center

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States

Location

Headache Care Center

Springfield, Missouri, 65807, United States

Location

Headache Specialists

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Location

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Headache Unit

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

Location

The Neurological Clinic

Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

Location

Thomas Jefferson University - Jefferson Headache

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

Location

Nashville Neuroscience Group

Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

Location

Research Center

Fort Worth, Texas, 76162, United States

Location

Lifetree Clinical Research

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States

Location

Swedish Pain & Headache Center

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Migraine DisordersHeadacheBronchiolitis Obliterans SyndromePain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Headache Disorders, PrimaryHeadache DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsOrganizing PneumoniaBronchiolitis ObliteransBronchiolitisBronchitisBronchial DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesLung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesGraft vs Host DiseaseImmune System Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
Clinical Research Information
Organization
Boston Scientific

Study Officials

  • Richard Lipton, MD

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 1, 2006

First Posted

February 3, 2006

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Primary Completion

April 1, 2009

Study Completion

November 7, 2018

Last Updated

July 30, 2019

Results First Posted

August 9, 2016

Record last verified: 2019-07

Locations