Please enter a search term.

  • English German
  • Investors
  • News
  • Presentations
  • Contact Us
  • electroCore logo

  • English German
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Leadership
    • Culture of Innovation
    • Our History
    • Patient Advocacy & Support
  • nVNS Therapy
    • Medical
    • Citations
    • Clinical Posters
  • Product
  • For Payers
  • Investors
    • News Releases
    • Events and Presentations
    • Corporate Governance
    • SEC Filings
    • Investor Services
  • News
  • Contact Us
POSTED BY
December 14, 2017
Share this article Print this article
Save article as PDF
GO BACK TO ARTICLES

Following success in cluster headache electroCore is enrolling patients for two double blind migraine studies

Having successfully completed three studies of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) for prevention and treatment of cluster headache, electroCore is now expanding its clinical program with two new trials of its gammaCore nVNS therapy in episodic migraine. The first trial is focused on the prevention of migraine, and the second examines the efficacy of nVNS for the acute treatment of migraine attacks. Both are randomized, double blind, parallel group, sham-controlled studies.

The migraine prevention study, which is being run at 22 sites in six countries across Europe, will enroll up to 400 patients. Over 200 patients have been recruited so far and the study is due to be completed in 2017. The primary objective of the trial is to compare the change in the number of migraine days experienced by those using the gammaCore treatment from the change experienced by patients using a sham therapy, and specifically focused on the change during the last four weeks of the twelve-week randomized period as compared to the four-week run-in period.

The acute trial is recruiting at 10 sites across Italy. The first patient of up to 250 was enrolled in January. The primary outcome measure for this study is the pain-free rate for patients’ first migraine attacks, measured two hours after treatment. This study will also be completed in 2017.

ElectroCore’s nVNS therapy is delivered by placing the gammaCore device against the neck over the vagus nerve – where the carotid pulse is located. Prior scientific evidence shows that when the active device stimulates the afferent fibers of the vagus nerve, which project into the brain stem, there is a rapid and sustained change in brain chemistry characterized by the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters, including GABA, acetylcholine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, and a decrease in the over-expression of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. These sustained changes are believed to reducing the susceptibility of the individual to migraine attacks, and also to provide pain relief from migraines, if present.

JP Errico, CEO of electroCore, commented, “These studies are a continuation of our extensive scientific and clinical investigation of the effects of nVNS in headache. We believe that the studies will confirm both the results of previous trials into the effectiveness of nVNS in treating migraine, and clinical experiences already seen among patients using the therapy regularly.”

electrocore
  • Compliance
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Patents
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Accessibility Statement
©2023 electroCore, Inc. All rights reserved. electroCore, the electroCore logo, gammaCore, the gammaCore logo, gammaCore Sapphire, and the gammaCore Sapphire logo are trademarks of electroCore, Inc. EU trademarks pending. EPM-00019 Rev 14 Rel 03/23

electroCore is committed to the safety and care of our patients, providers, and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have implemented several operational enhancements, research initiatives, and virtual capabilities to ensure patients who depend on us have uninterrupted access to gammaCoreTM (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator). To learn more about our efforts please call (888) 903-CORE.

×

You are leaving electrocore.com


PROCEED

Cancel

×

You are leaving electrocore.com


PROCEED

Cancel

By clicking “Accept” you are agreeing to eletroCore to place cookies on your browser to gather web statistics that help us improve our site experience. Please read our Privacy Policy for more information on the types of cookies we use.

Accept More Info