Sound waves zap cancer pain: new hope for sufferers
NCT ID NCT03894553
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested a new way to treat severe, opioid-resistant pain in people with head and neck cancer. Doctors used focused ultrasound to create a tiny lesion in the brain's pain pathway, aiming to reduce pain without surgery or drugs. Six participants were followed for 6 months to check safety and pain relief.
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University of Virginia UVA Health, University Hospital
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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