Laser acupuncture for treating migraines

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of laser acupuncture in reducing the severity of primary headaches, specifically migraines. Patients over 18 years old with a diagnosis of primary headache will be randomly assigned to either a laser acupuncture group or a sham-controlled group. The study will involve eight sessions of treatment over the first month, with follow-up assessments conducted for at least six months to evaluate changes in headache severity and related lab data. The trial aims to provide insights into the efficacy of this non-invasive treatment approach compared to traditional acupuncture.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Migraine patient under the diagnosis and classification of headache was evaluated using the ICHD-3 criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18 years old
* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• Taichung Veterans General Hospital
  Taichung, Taichang, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Chi-Hsiang Chou, M.D. — Taichung Veterans General Hospital
• Study coordinator: Yuan-Chen Liu, M.D.
• Email: jordan810701@gmail.com
• Phone: 886-972199271

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.