Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Occipital Nerve
University of Kansas Medical Center
Summary
Study an ultrasound guided approach to radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerve that makes it possible to see the needle during treatment procedure. It is hoped this will reduce the amount of pain after the standard of care procedure.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between the ages of 18-80 with a diagnosis of occipital neuralgia or migraine overlying the occipital region. * A diagnosis of occipital neuralgia will be based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD), whose criteria include: paroxysmal stabbing pain in the distribution of the GON, tenderness over the affected nerve, and relief of pain for at least 3 hours after bupivacaine local anesthetic block of the affected nerve. * Patients may also be included if they have a diagnosis of migraine based on the ICHD criteria with predominance of pai…
Interventions
- ProcedureUltrasound Guided Approach
All enrolled patients will receive the new ultrasound-guided approach to occipital nerve radiofrequency ablation
Location
- University of Kansas Medical CenterKansas City, Kansas