
Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
An Israeli company that has developed a medical device that treats migraines is set to start selling its wares in the United States later this year, and a local physician is partly to thank.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently approved Theranica’s “Nerivio Migra,” a non-invasive, smart-phone-enabled device that delivers electricity through an upper armband.
The FDA granted the device “De Novo” approval, which means it is considered a novel technology compared to existing products.
Dr. Brian Grosberg, director of the Hartford HealthCare Headache Center in West Hartford, was the principal investigator for the device’s clinical study.
The randomized study took place at 13 sites across the United States and Israel between Dec. 2017 and Oct. 2018, and involved 252 patients who suffered from severe migraines.
Half were assigned to use Theranica’s device, while the other half were assigned a placebo device.
The study found statistically significant beneficial results for patients who used the device, including that nearly 67 percent felt pain relief two hours after receiving treatment, compared to less than 39 percent who used the placebo.
In addition, two hours after treatment, more than 37 percent of patients reported being free of migraine pain entirely.
The results caught the eye of other headache physicians around the country.
“It indicates that the device can provide patients with significant relief of pain and other migraine symptoms without the side effects presented by drugs,” said Messoud Ashina, president-elect of the International Headache Society.
The Hartford Business Journal 2025 Charity Event Guide is the annual resource publication highlighting the top charity events in 2025.
Learn moreHartford Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the area’s business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at HBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
SubscribeDelivering vital marketplace content and context to senior decision-makers throughout Connecticut ...
All Year Long!
The Hartford Business Journal 2025 Charity Event Guide is the annual resource publication highlighting the top charity events in 2025.
Hartford Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the area’s business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at HBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
Delivering vital marketplace content and context to senior decision-makers throughout Connecticut ...
All Year Long!
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy
0 Comments