Efficacy of Nerve Blocks for Episodic Migraine
Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Episodic Migraine Treatment and Prophylaxis
About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to see how well blocking two to ten of the scalp nerves (that give feeling to the scalp and are painful during migraine headaches) with bupivacaine anesthetic (numbing medication) and low dose methylprednisolone (cortisone-like medicine or steroid) work for treating and preventing migraines. Our hypothesis is that the pain of most episodic migraine headaches can be eliminated and prevented for months by blocking the nerves that give pain sensation during a migraine.
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Treatments Being Tested
Bupivacaine HCl 0.5% Injectable Solution
Will receive 0.5 ml (supratrochlear) to 1.0 ml (supraorbital, auriculotemporal) to 1.25 ml (greater and lesser occipital) for each nerve block.
Methylprednisolone 40 MG Injection
Will receive 10 mg (0.25 ml) mixed with 1.25 ml Bupivacaine 0.5% for each greater and lesser occipital nerve block if MPNB group or 20 mg (0.5 ml) methylprednisolone in each GON if GONB group.