Clinical Trials | Research Study for Adults with Chronic Pain
A staged, comprehensive investigation of insular neuromodulation for the treatment of treatment-refractory, chronic pain
The Department of Neurosurgery seeks adults ages 18-80 with chronic pain for a research study. The purpose of the study is to determine if deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain effectively and safely. You may be eligible for this study if: - You have had severe chronic pain for greater than 6 months - You have been unable to treat your chronic pain with medications, injections, or other surgeries This FDA-monitored study involves a screening visit, followed by two brain surgeries and a week-long stay in the hospital, with additional visits at 1 week, 1 month, 4 months, 5 months, and 8 months post-surgery. All study-related procedures and visits will be paid for by a grant from the NIH. No additional compensation will be provided.