Lumbar Vein Embolization for Chronic Headaches With Nutcracker Physiology (NCT06077747)
Lumbar Vein Embolization for the Treatment of Chronic Headache in Patients With Nutcracker Physiology and Retrograde Lumbar Vein Flow With Epidural Venous Plexus Enhancement
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the safety and feasibility of coiling the lumbar vein for the treatment of chronic headaches in patients with Nutcracker physiology and retrograde lumbar vein flow with epidural venous plexus congestion. All patients are extensively evaluated by a headache trained Neurologist confirming high pressure headache refractory to other treatments.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic Florida — Jacksonville, Florida
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Coil Embolization of the Lumbar Vein (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic Florida — Jacksonville, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (904) 953-3280
Email: Santos.Julia@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Chronic Headache clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.