Could zapping the brain ease stubborn nerve pain?
NCT ID NCT07057206
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This early study tests a brain stimulation device for people with long-term nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. The device is surgically placed to send mild electrical pulses to specific brain areas. The main goal is to see if the procedure is feasible and acceptable, and whether it can reduce pain compared to a sham (inactive) stimulation.
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University of Minnesota
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What this could mean
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Active substance
brain stimulation device (Abbott Eterna IPG and Lamitrode 44 paddles)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to treat hard-to-manage nerve pain without long-term medication.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 20 people. It is testing feasibility first, so it may not show clear pain relief, and brain surgery carries risks like infection or bleeding.
Conditions
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