The Secret of Wireless Migraine Relief

Is the promise of tiny – high tech – wireless – customized migraine treatment finally coming true? A firm in Fort Lauderdale, USA, thinks that its time has come.

The device, being developed by StimRelieve, is specifically designed for chronic migraine. It’s an implanted device that applies nerve stimulation (occipital or supraorbital).

This in itself isn’t unusual – there are other implanted treatments for migraine which have helped quite a few patients. But the big thing about StimRelieve’s device is that it’s small – very small.

In fact, it’s 95% smaller than anything else out there for migraine.

That means that the device can be implanted using a needle (a standard gauge needle), instead of requiring surgery. Incredible.

How is this achieved? The wireless technology is key here. The implant has a wireless power source (the current plan is that it will be worn behind the ear).

In mid December, the FDA gave StimRelieve the go ahead with a clinical trial. The trial will aim for at least a 30% reduction in migraine symptoms at the 3 month mark. Remember, this type of treatment will be especially for patients with constant migraine attacks who have not been helped by other common treatments.

Now, imagine taking the wireless factor one step further. Imagine that this device could be controlled by your smartphone, allowing you to customize your treatment exactly as you need it.

StimRelieve is just one of a family of micro stimulators that is being developed. An iOS app has already been developed for at least one of these devices.

This could be a big step forward in treatment for those with constant attacks that are not finding help.