Migraine is a highly prevalent neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe headache, often accompanied by nausea, photophobia, and sensory disturbances. Current pharmacological treatments are mainly palliative, and many patients cannot tolerate continuous medication due to pregnancy, comorbidities, or drug interactions.
This project aims to design and develop a non-invasive neurostimulation system for the control and prevention of migraine attacks. The proposed solution explores the use of cranial or cervical stimulation —through controlled vibratory or electrical (TENS-like) signals— to modulate pain pathways associated with trigeminal and occipital nerves.
The concept focuses on creating a portable, user-friendly, and safe device, such as a headband or wearable patch, that patients can use at home during or between migraine episodes. The system will be conceived following an open-source and human-centered design approach, considering usability, comfort, and cost-effectiveness.
Medical tags
- Clinical need
- Non-surgical therapy / Administration of drugs
- Area
- Neurology
- Technology
- Other supporting equipment
- Project keywords
- Migraine, Headache, Pain relief, Stimulation therapy
- Device classification
- IIa