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  • Neurology
  • Medical Devices
  • Pain Management

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  • Traditional migraine therapies include pharmacological treatments, which are not always effective or preferred by patients.
  • A growing need exists for non-pharmacological treatment options for migraine management.
  • Neuromodulatory devices have emerged as a significant advancement in migraine therapy over the past 15 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on the use of neuromodulatory devices for migraine treatment.
  • To highlight the growing role of non-invasive neuromodulation in managing migraine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of preclinical studies and clinical trial data for authorized neuromodulatory devices.
  • Focus on non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcutaneous supraorbital nerve stimulation, and remote electrical neuromodulation.

Main Results:

  • Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation and spring-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation are cleared for migraine treatment, with validated efficacy and mechanisms.
  • Other authorized devices include transcutaneous supraorbital nerve stimulation and remote electrical neuromodulation.
  • Current data support the efficacy of these devices for episodic migraine.

Conclusions:

  • Neuromodulatory devices provide effective, non-pharmacological treatment options for migraine.
  • Further research is required to fully elucidate the mechanisms of action and enhance the rigor of clinical trial data for these devices.