Effects of Non-Invasive Neuromodulation of the Vagus Nerve for the Management of Cluster Headache: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cluster headache (CH) is a type of headache that has a global prevalence of 0.5-3/1000 people, provokes severe, strictly unilateral pain through the first branch of the trigeminal nerve, and is associated with observable autonomous responses. CH provokes intense pain and decreases quality of life.

Objective

In this study, we aimed to carry out a systematic review of the effectiveness of non-invasive neuromodulation of the vagus nerve in patients with cluster headaches, which was registered on PROSPERO No. CRD42021265126.

Methods

Six databases were used from their date of inception to February 2023 to obtain studies with the group intervention of non-invasive neuromodulation of the vagus nerve for cluster headache, with outcomes based on pain attacks, durati

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Hernando D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10573878 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature