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High-flow oxygen for treatment of cluster headache: a randomized trial.

Author: BurnsBrian, CohenAnna S, GoadsbyPeter J

Clinical Trial, Phase IIIA Phase III trial is a trial that further rigorously verifies the efficacy and safety of a new drug or treatment, whose efficacy and safety have been confirmed in a Phase II trial, in a large number of patients, and evaluates whether it is superior to existing treatments.
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Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
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Overview

High-flow inhaled oxygen was more effective than placebo in treating acute cluster headaches. In a study of 109 patients, 78% of those using oxygen were pain-free at 15 minutes, compared to 20% of those using placebo. There were no significant adverse effects.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
CONTEXT: Cluster headache is an excruciatingly painful primary headache syndrome, with attacks of unilateral pain and cranial autonomic symptoms. The current licensed treatment for acute attacks is subcutaneous sumatriptan. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain whether high-flow inhaled oxygen was superior to pl...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1855

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

High-Flow Oxygen: A Fast and Effective Treatment for Cluster Headache

Cluster headache is a painful neurological condition characterized by intense, debilitating headaches. This research investigated the effectiveness of high-flow inhaled oxygen in treating acute cluster headache attacks. The study compared the effectiveness of high-flow oxygen to placebo in a group of 109 patients with cluster headache.

High-Flow Oxygen Offers a Superior Treatment for Cluster Headache

The results of this study demonstrate that high-flow inhaled oxygen is significantly more effective than placebo in treating acute cluster headache attacks. Patients who received high-flow oxygen were significantly more likely to experience pain relief within 15 minutes compared to those who received placebo.

A New Hope for Cluster Headache Sufferers

This study provides compelling evidence that high-flow oxygen is a valuable treatment option for cluster headache attacks. It offers a safe, effective, and readily available treatment that can provide rapid relief from the excruciating pain of cluster headache.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Just as a camel can navigate a scorching desert, high-flow oxygen can offer relief from the intense pain of cluster headache. This research highlights the effectiveness of this readily available treatment option for those experiencing this debilitating condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-01-05
  2. Date Revised 2017-11-07
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

19996400

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1001/jama.2009.1855

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