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Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Nerivio for the Migraine Prevention

A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Multi-center Clinical Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Nerivio for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04828707
Enrollment
335
Registered
2021-04-02
Start date
2021-04-13
Completion date
2022-10-10
Last updated
2023-03-15

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Conditions

Migraine

Brief summary

Migraine is a common neurologic with attacks of headache and associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, phono and photophobia. Migraine can lead to substantial functional impairment. This study intends to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the Nerivio for migraine prevention. The study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, multicenter study, conducted in three phases. The study will consist of a screening/enrollment visit, followed by a 4-week (28 days) baseline phase, an 8-week double-blind preventive treatment phase, and a 4-week open-label phase. Patients will complete an electronic diary throughout the study; this includes a daily evening report (completed regardless of whether the patient had a headache) and treatment feedback during the follow-up pre-emptive phase. The primary endpoint is the mean change in the average of migraine headache days per month comparing the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) with the last 28 days of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12).

Detailed description

Nerivio is a neuromodulation device approved for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in patients 12 years of age or older. The device utilizes electro stimulation to achieve conditioned pain modulation (CPM). CPM stimulate endogenous analgesic mechanism. Treatments are self-administered by the user at the onset of a migraine attack. this study intends to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the Nwrivio for migraine prevention. The study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, multicenter trial, conducted in three phases. The ratio between treatment and control groups will be 1:1, stratified by center and patient type (chronic/non-chronic). The study will consist of a screening/enrollment visit, followed by a 4-week (28 days) baseline phase. Eligible participants will enter an 8-week double-blind preventive treatment phase. Following the preventive treatment phase, patients will be offered to participate in a 4-week open-label pre-emptive treatment phase or continue their prevention treatment with an active device, according to their eligibility. Patients will complete an electronic diary throughout the study; this includes a daily evening report (completed regardless of whether the patient had a headache) and treatment feedback during the follow up pre-emptive phase Phase I - Baseline - 4 weeks (weeks 1 through 4): Eligible participants will install the Nerivio app on their smartphones and will be instructed to record daily their migraine/headaches symptoms and medication use on the Nerivio app. Transition to the treatment phase: Participants who meet the following criteria in the baseline phase will be eligible to continue to the treatment phase: * Complete the diary in at least 22 out of the 28 days during the baseline phase (80%) * Have between 6 to 24 headache days during the 28-day baseline period * At least 4 of their headache days during the baseline phase fulfill the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition (ICHD-3) criteria for migraine (migraine without aura \[code 1.1; C and D\] or with aura \[code 1.2; B and C\], or probable migraine, or headaches requiring the use of migraine-specific medications including triptans, gepants or ergot derivatives). Phase II - treatment phase (prevention) - 8 weeks (weeks 5 through 12): Participants who meet the baseline phase requirements will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to active and sham groups. Participants will be instructed to complete a daily diary (in the Nerivio app) about their headaches, associated symptoms, and medication use. They will also be instructed to conduct a 45-minute treatment with Nerivio every other day. Transition to the follow-up phase (open label): At the end of the treatment phase, participants from both arms (active and sham) may continue to a follow-up phase in which they will receive an active device that can be used during this phase. The data of all participants will be used for safety analyses. The data of participants from the baseline and treatment phases will be used to assess their eligibility to participate in the pre-emptive follow-up phase. Participants eligible for the follow-up phase meet the following conditions: * Between 6-16 headache days during the baseline phase. * Participants experience prodrome symptoms within 24 hours prior to the onset of their migraine headache in at least half of their migraine attacks during the baseline phase. * Participants completed the daily questionnaires in at least 70% of the days during the treatment phase. * Treated every other day in at least 24 and less than 33 days during the 56 days of the treatment phase. All adverse events will be reported. Phase III - Follow-up phase (open label) - 4 weeks (weeks 13 through 16): All participants will receive an active Nerivio device to use during the follow-up phase. Participants who do not meet the above requirements will be able to enter into the safety follow-up and continue to use Nerivio every other day for the preventive treatment of migraine. They will be instructed to compete a daily diary as was done in the treatment phase. Participants who meet the above requirements will enter the pre-emptive follow-up phase and be instructed to conduct a 45-minute device treatment within 60 minutes of prodrome symptom onset. Participants will be instructed to complete questionnaires regarding their headache, prodrome symptoms, and medication use at baseline (start of treatment), 2 hours post-treatment, and 24 hours post-treatment. In addition, participants will be instructed to continue to report the daily diary, as performed in the other phases of the study. All adverse events will be reported.

Interventions

DEVICENerivio active device

Nerivio neurostimulator of conditional pain modulation (CPM)

DEVICENerivio sham device

Nerivio neurostimulator with an electrical output not intended for neurostimulation

Sponsors

Theranica
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Intervention model description

Randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age 18-75 years old. 2. Must have at least a 6-month history of headaches that meet the ICHD-3 diagnostic criteria for migraine with or without aura, either chronic (at least 15 days of Headache Days(HD)/ month with migraine days (migraine with or without aura) at least 8 days/ month for \> 3 months) or non-chronic migraine. 3. History of 6 to 24 headache days per 28-day period for each of the 3 months preceding study enrolment (based on participant report). 4. Subject on prophylactic migraine treatment are permitted to remain on 1 medication with possible migraine-prophylactic effects if the dose has been stable for at least 2 months prior to the screening visit, and the dose is not expected to change during the course of the study. 5. Have personal access to a smartphone (24/7). 6. Must be able and willing to comply with the protocol. 7. Must be able and willing to provide informed consent..

Exclusion criteria

1. An active implanted electrical and/or neurostimulator device (e.g. cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant). 2. Uncontrolled epilepsy. 3. History of use of opioids or barbiturates on more than 4 days a month in the last 6 months. 4. Current participation in any other interventional clinical study 5. Subject without basic cognitive and motor skills required for operating a smartphone. 6. Pregnant or breastfeeding. 7. Other significant pain, medical or psychological problems that in the opinion of the investigator may confound the study assessments. 8. Prior experience with the Nerivio device.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction in Migraine Days3 monthsThe mean reduction in the number of migraine days per month during the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compare to the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) A migraine day is defined as a calendar day with a headache that is accompanied by at least one of the following symptoms: aura, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea and/or vomiting; or a calendar day with a headache that is treated with a migraine-specific acute medication.
Rate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)3 monthsNumber of participants with Adverse Events (AE), Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and Device-related Adverse Events

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction in Moderate/Severe Headache Days3 monthsThe mean reduction in the number of moderate/severe headache days per month during the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compare to the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) A moderate/severe headache day is defined as a calendar day with a moderate or severe headache.
Reduction Headache Days3 monthsThe mean reduction in the number of headache days per month during the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compare to the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) A headache day is defined as a calendar day with headache (at any severity).
Reduction of 50% in Headache Days3 monthsPercentage of patients achieving at least 50% reduction from baseline in the mean number of headache days (all severities) per month in the last 4 weeks of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12).
Increase in Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the HIT-6 Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)3 monthsHeadache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) questionnaire is a tool used to measure the impact headaches have on your ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. the questionnaire contains 6 questions with a total score between 36 to 78. Higher score interpret as better patient outcome.
Reduction in Migraine-Specific Quality-of-Life (MSQ) Questionnaire Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the MSQ Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)3 monthsThe migraine Specific Quality-of-Life questionnaire (MSQ) is a tool to measure the impact of migraine on your ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. The questionnaire contains 14 questions with a total score between 0 to 84. Lower score interprets as better patient outcome.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Freedom From Headache Post 24 Hours Following Prodrome Treatment24 hours post treatment at follow up phasePercentage of participants who treat for the first treatment in the pre-emptive phase, during the prodrome, when they are pain-free, and remain pain-free during the following 24 hours after the treatment, without use of acute medication.
Percentage of Freedom From Headache Post 2 Hours Following Prodrome Treatment2 hours post treatment at follow up phasePercentage of participants who treat for the first treatment in the pre-emptive phase, during the prodrome, when they are pain-free, and remain pain-free during the following 2 hours after the treatment, without use of acute medication.
Percentage of Reduction of Headache Post 24 Hours From Prodrome Treatment24 hours post treatment at follow up phasePercentage of patients who treat during the prodrome, when they are pain free, and remain either pain free or with mild pain during the following 24 hours after the treatment without use of acute medication.
Feasibility of Migraine Prediction Algorithm3 monthsAnalysis of the daily information provided by the participants for the purpose of predicting their migraine days
Health Economic Analysis12 weeksHealth economics analysis of the difference between subjects using Nerivio as a therapy and those who do not with respect to: 1. Absenteeism - number of missed work/school days 2. Presenteeism - number of work/school days with moderate/severe functional disability 3. Healthcare provider appointments 4. ED visits 5. Brain MRI/CT scans
Reduction in Migraine Medication Intake3 monthsReduction in the mean number of acute headache/migraine medication days per month in the last 4 weeks of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compared to baseline (weeks 1 through 4).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

The study contained a 4-week baseline phase, an 8-week treatment phase, and 4-week follow-up phase. Participants who had 6-24 headache days and completed at least 22 daily diaries at baseline were eligible to enter the treatment phase. out of the 335 recruited participants, 18 participants did not complete the baseline phase and 69 participants completed the baseline but were non-eligible to continue to the treatment phase. Thus, 248 participants were randomized into the treatment phase.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active Nerivio
Participants were treated with an active Nerivio device every other day for migraine prevention. Nerivio active device: Nerivio neurostimulator of conditional pain modulation (CPM)
128
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham Nerivio
Participants were treated with a sham (placebo) Nerivio device every other day for migraine prevention. Nerivio sham device: Nerivio neurostimulator with an electrical output not intended for neurostimulation
120
Total248

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up32
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject21

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMigraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioTotalMigraine Prevention Treatment With Active Nerivio
Age, Continuous42.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.6
41.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.9
41.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
Body Mass Index (BMI)31.2 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4
30.8 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7
30.6 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3
Height165 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2
166 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3
166 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants4 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
9 Participants15 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants6 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
106 Participants222 Participants116 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
120 participants248 participants128 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
103 Participants213 Participants110 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
17 Participants35 Participants18 Participants
Weight85.0 Kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.2
84.5 Kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25
84.0 Kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.6

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1280 / 120
other
Total, other adverse events
20 / 12821 / 120
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 1280 / 120

Outcome results

Primary

Rate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)

Number of participants with Adverse Events (AE), Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and Device-related Adverse Events

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Adverse Events20 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Serious Adverse Events2 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Device related Adverse Events0 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Device related Serious Adverse Events0 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Device related Serious Adverse Events0 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Adverse Events21 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Device related Adverse Events1 participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioRate of Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)Serious Adverse Events0 participants
Primary

Reduction in Migraine Days

The mean reduction in the number of migraine days per month during the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compare to the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) A migraine day is defined as a calendar day with a headache that is accompanied by at least one of the following symptoms: aura, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea and/or vomiting; or a calendar day with a headache that is treated with a migraine-specific acute medication.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: Participants who treated at least once with Nerivio device (either Active or Sham)

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioReduction in Migraine Days-3.8 Migraine days per monthStandard Error 0.4
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioReduction in Migraine Days-1.1 Migraine days per monthStandard Error 0.4
Comparison: The Intent-To-Treat (ITT) dataset was used for primary outcome. To overcome impact of missing data, statistical analysis was conducted using the Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) as an imputation method.~The data of each variable collected from the daily diary was normalized to 28 days for every period (weeks 1-4, weeks 5-8, and weeks 9-12).~Participants' data who entered the treatment phase but dropped out during weeks 5-8 were carried forward and analyzed as their data at weeks 9-12.p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Increase in Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the HIT-6 Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)

Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) questionnaire is a tool used to measure the impact headaches have on your ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. the questionnaire contains 6 questions with a total score between 36 to 78. Higher score interpret as better patient outcome.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioIncrease in Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the HIT-6 Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)4.7 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.6
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioIncrease in Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the HIT-6 Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)3.9 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.6
Secondary

Reduction Headache Days

The mean reduction in the number of headache days per month during the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compare to the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) A headache day is defined as a calendar day with headache (at any severity).

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioReduction Headache Days-4.2 Headache days per monthStandard Error 0.4
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioReduction Headache Days-2.0 Headache days per monthStandard Error 0.4
Secondary

Reduction in Migraine-Specific Quality-of-Life (MSQ) Questionnaire Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the MSQ Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)

The migraine Specific Quality-of-Life questionnaire (MSQ) is a tool to measure the impact of migraine on your ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. The questionnaire contains 14 questions with a total score between 0 to 84. Lower score interprets as better patient outcome.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioReduction in Migraine-Specific Quality-of-Life (MSQ) Questionnaire Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the MSQ Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)-11.5 score on a scaleStandard Error 1.1
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioReduction in Migraine-Specific Quality-of-Life (MSQ) Questionnaire Score at the End of the Last 28 Days (4 Weeks) of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 9 Through 12) Compare to the MSQ Score at the End of the 4-week Baseline Phase (Weeks 1 Through 4)-9.8 score on a scaleStandard Error 1.2
Secondary

Reduction in Moderate/Severe Headache Days

The mean reduction in the number of moderate/severe headache days per month during the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compare to the 4-week baseline phase (weeks 1 through 4) A moderate/severe headache day is defined as a calendar day with a moderate or severe headache.

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioReduction in Moderate/Severe Headache Days-3.5 Moderate/Severe headache days per monthStandard Error 0.3
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioReduction in Moderate/Severe Headache Days-2.1 Moderate/Severe headache days per monthStandard Error 0.4
Secondary

Reduction of 50% in Headache Days

Percentage of patients achieving at least 50% reduction from baseline in the mean number of headache days (all severities) per month in the last 4 weeks of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12).

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioReduction of 50% in Headache Days40 Participants
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioReduction of 50% in Headache Days22 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Feasibility of Migraine Prediction Algorithm

Analysis of the daily information provided by the participants for the purpose of predicting their migraine days

Time frame: 3 months

Other Pre-specified

Health Economic Analysis

Health economics analysis of the difference between subjects using Nerivio as a therapy and those who do not with respect to: 1. Absenteeism - number of missed work/school days 2. Presenteeism - number of work/school days with moderate/severe functional disability 3. Healthcare provider appointments 4. ED visits 5. Brain MRI/CT scans

Time frame: 12 weeks

Other Pre-specified

Percentage of Freedom From Headache Post 24 Hours Following Prodrome Treatment

Percentage of participants who treat for the first treatment in the pre-emptive phase, during the prodrome, when they are pain-free, and remain pain-free during the following 24 hours after the treatment, without use of acute medication.

Time frame: 24 hours post treatment at follow up phase

Other Pre-specified

Percentage of Freedom From Headache Post 2 Hours Following Prodrome Treatment

Percentage of participants who treat for the first treatment in the pre-emptive phase, during the prodrome, when they are pain-free, and remain pain-free during the following 2 hours after the treatment, without use of acute medication.

Time frame: 2 hours post treatment at follow up phase

Other Pre-specified

Percentage of Reduction of Headache Post 24 Hours From Prodrome Treatment

Percentage of patients who treat during the prodrome, when they are pain free, and remain either pain free or with mild pain during the following 24 hours after the treatment without use of acute medication.

Time frame: 24 hours post treatment at follow up phase

Other Pre-specified

Reduction in Migraine Medication Intake

Reduction in the mean number of acute headache/migraine medication days per month in the last 4 weeks of the treatment phase (weeks 9 through 12) compared to baseline (weeks 1 through 4).

Time frame: 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Active NerivioReduction in Migraine Medication Intake-3.9 Medication intake day per monthStandard Error 0.4
Migraine Prevention Treatment With Sham NerivioReduction in Migraine Medication Intake-2.2 Medication intake day per monthStandard Error 0.4

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026