Interventional procedure overview of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine

Migraines are moderate to severe headaches, usually felt as a throbbing pain at the front or on one side of the head. There can also be symptoms like feeling or being sick, and sensitivity to light. A migraine may last for several hours or days. In this procedure, a small device is positioned on the forehead with an adhesive electrode. When it is activated. it sends small electrical currents through the skin (transcutaneous) to stimulate the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp (supraorbital nerves). The aim is to relieve pain and reduce the number of migraine attacks. Stimulation is applied daily for 20 minutes to prevent migraine or about 1 to 2 hours as needed to treat an acute migraine attack.