Sound waves zap cancer pain: new procedure offers hope
NCT ID NCT03894553
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested a new way to treat severe, opioid-resistant pain in people with head and neck cancer. Using focused ultrasound, doctors created a small lesion in the brain to block pain signals. The study enrolled 6 participants and measured safety and pain relief over 6 months.
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University of Virginia UVA Health, University Hospital
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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