#🚫 Claw Clip for Migraine Relief? Fact vs. Science
A recent TikTok trend suggests that placing a claw clip on your eyebrow can stop migraine attacks.
But what does science really say? Let’s look at the evidence 👇
1️⃣ Times of India – Fact Check (2025)
- Focus: Viral social media claim about claw clips and migraine.
- Finding: No scientific studies support this.
- Conclusion: It’s a social media myth, not a medical solution.
2️⃣ Cochrane Review – Acupuncture for Migraine (2016)
- Type: Systematic review of 22 trials, ~5,000 patients.
- Finding: Acupuncture reduced migraine frequency and had similar or better results than preventive drugs (with fewer side effects).
- Conclusion: Acupuncture can be effective as a preventive therapy, but this does not validate claw clips.
3️⃣ Frontiers in Neurology – Acupressure RCT (2022)
- Type: Randomized trial comparing acupressure vs. general massage.
- Finding: Acupressure at specific points reduced migraine intensity and attack frequency more than massage.
- Conclusion: Proper acupressure may help, but improvised pressure (like hair clips) is unproven.
✅ Final Takeaway
- Claw clip: ❌ No scientific proof.
- Acupuncture / Acupressure: ✔️ Some evidence of benefit when done properly.
- Best advice: Don’t rely on viral hacks — consult your doctor and use evidence-based treatments.
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