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A randomized controlled trial of different electrical stimulation frequencies on subjects with migraine and comorbid insomnia

A randomized controlled trial of different electrical stimulation frequencies on subjects with migraine and comorbid insomnia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600129693
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-08-07
Start date
2026-08-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Migraine with or without aura comorbid with insomnia disorder

Interventions

Low-frequency electrical stimulation Group A:HeadaTerm transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (low-frequency, 1 Hz)
High-frequency electrical stimulation Group B (active control group):HeadaTerm transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (high-frequency, 1 Hz)

Sponsors

The First Hospital Of Jiaxing
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age range: Aged between 18 and 65 years, regardless of gender. 2.Diagnostic criteria: Meet the diagnostic criteria for migraine (with or without aura) according to the International Classification of Headache; 3.Attack frequency: Have had at least 4 and no more than 8 migraine attacks per month on average over the past 3 months. 4.Sleep parameters: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score = 8, or sleep onset latency = 30 minutes, or total sleep time < 6.5 hours. 5.Informed consent: Voluntarily participate in the trial, sign the written informed consent form, and be willing and able to comply with scheduled follow-up visits and complete all assessments.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Contraindications to physical therapy: Intolerance to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (e-TNS), or presence of absolute contraindications to electrical stimulation, including but not limited to implanted cardiac pacemakers, deep brain electrodes, or a history of epilepsy. 2.Concurrent medication use: Use of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists within the recent period, or adjustment or instability of prophylactic anti-migraine medication within the past 1 month. 3.Comorbid medical conditions: Presence of other severe primary diseases, such as severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, malignant tumors, severe cardiovascular diseases, or active autoimmune diseases. 4.Psychiatric status: History of substance abuse, alcohol dependence, or severe psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorder, or cognitive impairment. 5.Special populations: Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as women planning to become pregnant during the study period. 6.Participation in other trials: Participation in other clinical trials involving medical devices or pharmaceutical agents within 3 months prior to screening. 7.Adherence: Subjects who, in the judgment of the investigator, are unlikely to comply with scheduled follow-up visits, adhere strictly to the treatment protocol, or demonstrate adequate cooperation throughout the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Device usage;Insomnia Severity Index;Visual Analogue Scale;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Number of migraine attacks per 2-week period;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale;Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Yue / Hu Jin

The First Hospital Of Jiaxing

184381954@qq.com+86 573 8251 9899

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 25, 2026