Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Cluster Headache: A Clinical Practice Guideline
Goadsby PJ, Feoktistov A, Anitescu M, Day M, Staats P
Pain Practice · 2025
Key finding
Pharmacological therapy for CH includes triptans and high-flow oxygen for acute management, and verapamil, corticosteroids, or galcanezumab for prevention.
- Condition
- Cluster Headache
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Randomised Controlled Trial
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Goadsby, P. J., Feoktistov, A., Anitescu, M., Day, M., & Staats, P. (2025). Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Cluster Headache: A Clinical Practice Guideline. Pain Practice, 25(8). https://doi.org/10.1111/papr.70084
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