Spinal pump may ease cancer pain when pills fail
NCT ID NCT05674240
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device that delivers pain medicine directly to the spinal cord for cancer patients with severe pain not controlled by oral opioids. Researchers compared the pump to standard medical management in 30 adults. The goal was to see if the pump reduces pain intensity and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Intrathecal Targeted Drug Delivery (Medtronic SynchroMed™ II pump)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer better pain control and fewer side effects for cancer patients who don't get relief from oral opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed registry study (30 people), not a large trial. The pump requires surgery and carries risks like infection or device problems.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Advocate Aurora Health
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54904, United States