RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07223008

Bilateral Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Arteries for Refractory Chronic Migraine

A Pilot Study of Safety and Feasibility of Bilateral Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization (bMMAE) in Patients With Refractory Chronic Migraine Headache: The MMAE-MIGRAINE Trial


Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Enrollment

13 participants

Start Date

Apr 24, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is to test the safety and feasibility of a procedure called embolization of the middle meningeal arteries (MMA), using a product called Onyx. Embolization creates a plug in the arteries. MMA embolization with Onyx is not approved for use in patients with migraines, but is currently used in patients with subdural hematomas. The FDA is allowing the use of Onyx in this study. It is thought that by using Onyx to block the middle meningeal arteries, the amount of migraine-causing substances which are released into the brain's bloodstream will be reduced. The company that manufactures Onyx, Medtronic, is providing the supplies for this study. Participants will be in the study for about 8 months after enrolling, including 6 months of follow up after the procedure. The participants will be asked to complete a daily headache diary and continue the participant's regular migraine medications. Participants will also have several clinic visits and be asked to provide blood samples for research.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called embolization of middle meningeal arteries for people with chronic migraine, headache, migraine, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DEVICEembolization of middle meningeal arteries

Participants will undergo embolization of the middle meningeal arteries with Onyx


Locations(1)

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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