Brainwave training may soothe radiation pain in head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT02543320
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study tests whether neurofeedback training can help reduce pain caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. Participants learn to modify their own brain waves using EEG and computer software. The goal is to see if this technique can lower pain perception and improve daily life during treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- LORETA neurofeedback training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to manage pain during cancer treatment, improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 17 participants, so results may not apply widely. The training may not reduce pain for everyone.
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Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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