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Study NCT ID: NCT00205894
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2008-09-05
First Post: 2005-09-13

Brief Title: Occipital Nerve Stimulation to Treat Chronic Headaches
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation
Organization: Boston Scientific Corporation

Study Overview

Official Title: Multicenter Feasibility Study of the Bion for Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Chronic Headaches
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2008-08
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a implantable device called the bionR in the treatment of chronic headache The bion microstimulator is placed underneath the skin next to the greater occipital nerve The bion microstimulator then stimulates the nerve by generating small amounts of electrical current
Detailed Description: Chronic migraine and chronic cluster headaches are among the most disabling medical illnesses inflicting severe functional impairment These headache subtypes are particularly resistant to current treatment modalities with the majority of chronic migraine patients continuing to experience frequent or near-daily headaches despite aggressive multidisciplinary and multimodal therapy The refractory nature of these illnesses and the level of devastation they inflict on the lives of their victims has motivated the pursuit of novel treatment approaches

Direct stimulation of the greater occipital nerve has been shown to alleviate the symptoms of chronic migraine and chronic cluster headaches in a small number of patients

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None