Non-Drug Relief: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Eases Child Migraines
- MigraineMind
- Nov 27, 2025
- 1 min read
Research Summary
A recent case report published in Frontiers in Pain Research highlights a promising non-drug approach for managing chronic migraine in children. Researchers explored transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in an 8-year-old boy with chronic migraine and aura, who had two to three weekly episodes lasting 24 hours each. Over a 28-week protocol, the boy saw significant improvements: a 84% reduction in headache duration and fewer than two episodes per week during the acute phase. By week 8, episodes decreased to fewer than one per week with a 38% reduction in medication use. No adverse effects were reported, suggesting taVNS is safe and effective for pediatric migraine.
Study Details
👥 Research Team: Weng S et al.
📚 Published In: Front Pain Res (Lausanne)
📅 Publication Date: 2025
⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.