Botulinum toxin for chronic migraine: Clinical trials and technical aspects

Toxicon. 2018 Jun 1:147:111-115. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.08.026. Epub 2017 Sep 4.

Abstract

OnabotulinumtoxinA has been approved for the prophylaxis of chronic migraine following the demonstration of efficacy in two large controlled trials. Data collected from pragmatic studies in the real-life setting have contributed important additional information useful for the management of this group of extremely disabled and challenging patients. The main findings from these studies are presented and discussed.

Keywords: Exploratory studies; Injection paradigm; Migraine; Real-life studies; Technical issues.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / administration & dosage
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A