Get Proven Relief for Cluster Headache With gammaCore™
Reduce painful attacks with the ONLY FDA-cleared medical device to prevent and treat cluster headache.
What is Cluster Headache?
Cluster headache is a type of headache disorder known for causing severe, recurring pain, usually centered around one eye or one side of the head. Because of the intensity of the pain, cluster headache is sometimes called "suicide headache," as it is considered among the most painful headache types.
Cluster headache tends to come in cycles, or "clusters," that can last for weeks or even months, with breaks from pain in between. Each attack can last anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours, and it's common for them to occur several times a day. They often disrupt daily activities and significantly impact quality of life.
Unlike migraine, cluster headache isn't usually associated with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. However, the pain is often described as burning, piercing, or throbbing, causing extreme discomfort and distress. This level of pain can lead to significant emotional and physical stress, making it important to find effective ways to manage and treat these headaches.
An Effective Cluster Headache Treatment
If you or someone you know is living with cluster headache, gammaCore™ non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator (nVNS) can help. gammaCore nVNS is a safe, drug-free treatment that effectively reduces the number of cluster headache attacks and relieves the pain that comes with them.
With just two 2-minute treatments twice daily, gammaCore helps prevent and treat* cluster headache pain with fast, reliable relief. Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a pocket, backpack, or purse, so it’s always ready whenever and wherever you need it.
*Acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headache only.
Cluster Headache Triggers
While the exact cause of cluster headache isn't fully understood, some common factors can trigger an attack. These include:
- Alcohol Consumption: Even small amounts of alcohol can bring on an attack during a cluster period.
- Tobacco Use: Smoking or being around smoke can make headaches more frequent and severe.
- Strong Odors: Strong smells like perfumes, cleaning products, and other strong-smelling substances can trigger an episode.
- Changes in Sleep Patterns: Disruptions in your sleep schedule or irregular sleep can contribute to cluster headache.
- Seasonal Changes: Cluster headache attacks often happen during specific seasons, possibly due to changes in daylight, temperature, or weather patterns.
Understanding these triggers can help you manage your condition more effectively. However, it's important to remember that avoiding these triggers might not completely prevent attacks. That's why having an effective treatment plan, like using gammaCore, is crucial in helping to manage and relieve the intense pain that comes with cluster headache.
Stop Cluster Headache Pain in its Tracks
Safe
A safe, well-tolerated, flexible, drug-free therapy for cluster headache.1
Fast
Cluster headache users felt relief in as little as 15 minutes from the first treated attack.2, 3, 4
Reliable
Users felt acute relief for at least half of their treated attacks and experienced a 40% decrease in attack frequency.1, 2, 3, 4
Fewer Prescriptions
Users experienced a 57% decrease in the frequency of acute medications, including inhaled oxygen use.1
Take Back Control
We understand how devastating and debilitating cluster headache can be. Hear from users like you who have shared their cluster headache and gammaCore experience.
“I was shocked at how it cut down the duration and pain level of a headache.”
gammaCore user Richard T. has been suffering from cluster headache for almost 10 years. He says gammaCore made a huge difference and helped get his life back.
How to Use gammaCore for Cluster Headache
PREVENTIVE TREATMENT
A treatment consisting of 2 two-minute stimulations on the same side of the neck, twice daily (morning and night).*
AS NEEDED TREATMENTS
A treatment consisting of 2 two-minute stimulations on the same side of the neck as needed; repeat treatment if pain persists.
*Additional treatments may be recommended for cluster headache and other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
Getting Started With gammaCore Is Easy!
Download the prescription form.
Have your healthcare provider complete the form, then email the completed form to orders@electrocore.com or fax 1-855-647-1320.
Once received, we will reach out within 1-3 days to confirm details.
Your gammaCore expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Saving Account (FSA). Ask us for more details!
1. Gaul, C., et al. (2016). Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for PREVention and Acute treatment of chronic cluster headache (PREVA): A randomised controlled study. Cephalalgia, 36(6), 534-46. https://doi.org/10.1177/0333102415607070
2. Silberstein, S. D., et al. (2016). Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the Acute Treatment of Cluster Headache: Findings From the Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled ACT1 Study. Headache, 56(8), 1317-32. https://doi.org/10.1111/head.12896
3. Goadsby, P. J., et al. (2018). Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for the acute treatment of episodic and chronic cluster headache: A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled ACT2 study. Cephalalgia, 38(5), 959-969. https://doi.org/10.1177/0333102417744362
4. De Coo, I. F., et al. (2019). Differential efficacy of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for the acute treatment of episodic and chronic cluster headache: A meta-analysis. Cephalalgia. https://doi.org/10.1177/0333102419856607
