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. 2025 May 1;25(2):1–177.

Table 39:

Utilities Used in the Economic Model, Migraine

Parameter Mean EQ-5D index score (95% CI) or % Distribution Reference
Pain-free 0.87 (0.84 to 0.9) Beta Stafford et al, 2012106
Mild pain 0.66 (0.62 to 0.71) Beta Stafford et al, 2012106
Moderate pain 0.53 (0.47 to 0.59) Beta Stafford et al, 2012106
Severe pain -0.20 (-0.27 to -0.13) Beta Stafford et al, 2012106
Proportion with severe migraine 20% Dirichlet Tassorelli et al, 201784 (PRESTO); weighted average from nVNS and sham arms
Proportion with moderate migraine 44% Dirichlet Tassorelli et al, 201784 (PRESTO); weighted average from nVNS and sham arms
Proportion with mild migraine 36% Dirichlet Tassorelli et al, 201784 (PRESTO); weighted average from nVNS and sham arms

Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; nVNS, noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation.