Sound waves zapped brain to kill cancer pain – tiny study shows promise
Symptom relief
Completed
This pilot study tested a device that uses focused ultrasound to create a small lesion in the brain's pain pathway, aiming to relieve severe, opioid-resistant pain from head and neck cancer. Six participants underwent the procedure and were followed for 6 months to check safety a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jeff Elias, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC