Efficacy and Central Mechanisms of Electroacupuncture for Medication Overuse Headache

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Medication Overuse Headache, Electroacupuncture

In brief

Acupuncture is commonly used for the prevention of migraine and tension-type headaches, and has been found to be effective in reducing both the frequency and severity of these conditions. However, studies on acupuncture for medication overuse headache (MOH) are limited, and current research has not been able to determine whether its efficacy is due to the actual therapeutic effects of acupuncture or psychological benefits. To address this issue, the investigators have designed a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture for MOH. In addition, the investigators will explore the regulatory effects of electroacupuncture on central mechanisms in MOH and conduct multi-omics analysis.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT06802471
Run by
Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
People needed
160
Starts
2025-02-01
Expected to finish
2027-06-01
Last updated by the study team
2025-07-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

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