MRI study of spinal cord changes after pain-relief procedure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial uses MRI scans to see how the spinal cord changes after a procedure called cordotomy, which is done to treat severe cancer pain. The results may help doctors better understand and manage pain after this treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have cancer pain that hasn't been helped by other treatments
- You are scheduled to have a cordotomy procedure as part of your regular care
- You can have an MRI (no metal implants or severe anxiety in closed spaces)
- You agree to have MRI scans the day after the procedure and one month later
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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