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Cefaly transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (Cefaly)
Indications:
- prevention of migraine headache in patient >= 18 years
- for use prior to onset of headache
Procedure:
- small, portable, battery-powered, prescription device
- resembles a plastic headband worn across the forehead & on top of the ears
- the user positions the device in the center of the forehead, just above the eyes, using a self-adhesive electrode
- the device applies an electric current to the skin & underlying tissues to stimulate branches of cranial nerve 5
- use only once a day for 20 minutes
Adverse effects:
- the user may feel a tingling or massaging sensation where the electrode is applied
General
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS, Stimpod NMS460)
References
- FDA News Release: March 11, 2014
FDA allows marketing of first medical device to prevent
migraine headaches.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm388765.htm