New procedure zaps nerve pain for pancreatic cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05535894
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) to relieve pain in 19 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The procedure uses heat to target nerves that cause pain. Researchers measured pain levels, quality of life, and how much pain medication patients needed. The goal was to see if this approach could improve comfort and reduce reliance on strong painkillers.
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Shailendra Singh
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26508, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
radiofrequency ablation procedure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to manage severe pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers in people with advanced pancreatic cancer.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection, and pain relief may be temporary.
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