Brain zaps for pain: Dual-Target deep brain stimulation shows promise

This study tested whether stimulating two brain areas at once—the anterior cingulate cortex (involved in pain emotions) and the sensory thalamus (involved in pain sensation)—is safe and feasible for treating chronic nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Eight adults with severe, long-term pain received the combined deep brain stimulation. The main goal was to check for serious side effects and see if the procedure could be done successfully.