Needle in the spine offers hope for unbearable cancer pain

NCT ID NCT04119037

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 43 times

Summary

This study tests a procedure called cordotomy for people with advanced cancer who have severe pain that is not controlled by usual treatments. A needle is guided by CT scans to the spinal cord to reduce pain signals. The goal is to see if this procedure can lower pain intensity and improve daily life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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