We are conducting this research in individuals with migraines to find out if a daily magnet helmet application could alter migraine-related brain inflammation. Outcomes will be assessed through examining any changes in Translocator Protein (TSPO) binding on Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) imaging both before and after the magnet helmet intervention period. Additionally, patient-reported migraine symptoms will be measured using validated questionnaires administered during the four-week pre- and post- intervention monitoring periods.
This pilot study is designed to evaluate the preliminary biological signals associated with a non-drug, at-home, self-administered intervention in individuals with migraine. This study will last approximately 11 weeks and involve three in-person visits to the Massachusetts General Hospital Charlestown Navy Yard campus. The first visit will involve screening tests to determine eligibility. The second and third visits will both be imaging visits, where participants would undergo PET-CT scans, as well as additional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. These scan visits will be performed before and after a \~3-week (21 day) intervention period where participants will be instructed to wear the magnet helmet for 20 minutes daily. Throughout the study, participants will complete various questionnaires regarding their migraines, including a daily migraine symptom survey. This study is not powered to determine clinical efficacy; rather, its primary purpose is to obtain preliminary data to inform the design of future, larger-scale controlled trials.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Participants will wear a static magnetic helmet for 20 minutes daily during a 21-day intervention period
A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Regional Brain [11C]PBR28 PET Signal
Regional PET signal quantified as the standardized uptake value ratio
Time frame: From the pre-intervention scan to the post-intervention scan, approximately 21 days later
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