Needle in the spine: new hope for cancer pain?
NCT ID NCT04119037
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a procedure called cordotomy, where a needle is guided into the spinal cord to block pain signals. It's for people with advanced cancer who have severe pain on one side of the body below the shoulder. The goal is to see if it reduces pain better than a fake procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cordotomy (a spinal cord procedure)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to ease severe cancer pain that doesn't respond to standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 27 people. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection, and it's not yet proven to be effective.
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Conditions
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Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States