Plain-English translation of NCT07023926 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether electroacupuncture—a type of acupuncture that uses gentle electrical stimulation—can prevent migraines that occur around your menstrual cycle. Researchers want to understand whether acupuncture actually reduces migraine frequency and severity, or if the benefit comes mainly from psychological effects. This is a pilot study, meaning it's an early test to see if this treatment approach is worth studying more deeply.
While acupuncture is widely used to prevent migraines, there has been very little research specifically on whether it works for menstrual-related migraines. Doctors and patients need to know if this treatment is truly effective for this specific type of migraine, or if the benefits are mainly psychological.
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You would be randomly assigned to receive either real electroacupuncture or a sham (placebo) version that looks the same but doesn't deliver actual treatment. Treatment happens over three menstrual cycles (12 weeks total), with sessions timed around your period and then continuing weekly. You'll have between 1 and 2 sessions during the week of your period, then 2–3 sessions per week for the following three weeks, totaling about 30 sessions. Throughout the study, you'll keep a detailed diary tracking your headaches and treatment sessions.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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