Could brain zaps ease stroke pain? oxford trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06387914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can safely reduce severe, long-lasting pain after a stroke. Thirty adults with pain that hasn't improved with other treatments will have a DBS device surgically implanted. Over 10 months, researchers will compare different stimulation settings to see if pain scores drop and monitor for side effects.
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