Deep brain stimulation for chronic stroke pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation (using a device implanted in the brain) can help relieve severe, long-lasting pain caused by a stroke. It is for people who have tried other treatments without success.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years old or older.
- You have had central pain after a stroke for at least 2 years, and it hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
- Your average pain is more than 6 out of 10 (on a 0-10 scale).
- You are willing and able to come to Oxford for pre- and post-surgery appointments.
- You do not have any conditions that would make surgery, anesthesia, or MRI unsafe (like bleeding disorders, infections, or certain metal implants).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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