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Papers: 19 Oct 2019 - 25 Oct 2019


Pharmacology/Drug Development

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2019


PLoS One


14


10

Intranasal lidocaine for acute migraine: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Authors

Chi P-W, Hsieh K-Y, Chen K-Y, Hsu C-W, Bai C-H, Chen C, Hsu Y-P
PLoS One. 2019; 14(10):e0224285.
PMID: 31644605.

Abstract

Intranasal lidocaine has been shown to be effective in treating patients with acute migraines; however, its efficacy is still controversial. In this study, we intend to assess the efficacy and safety of intranasal lidocaine compared with a placebo or an active comparator for the treatment of migraines.