Brain zaps aim to silence phantom tooth pain
NCT ID NCT07671950
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) can reduce pain in people with neuropathic dental pain (phantom tooth pain). Five adults who have not responded to standard treatments will receive DBS and try different stimulation settings. The goal is to find which brain target provides the most pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the best brain stimulation settings to reduce chronic dental pain and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 5 participants. It may not show clear results or apply to others. Risks include surgical complications from DBS implantation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vancouver General Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z1M9, Canada