Effects of Neurofeedback on Neural Function, Neuromodulation, and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain
Running, not enrolling
Conditions studied: Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy
In brief
The goal of this study is to learn if using a non-invasive therapy called "neurofeedback training" can help teach patients ways to modify their own brain waves to decrease the perception of pain and improve quality of life.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01278225
- Run by
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2011-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patients must have the ability to understand and read English, sign a written informed consent, and be willing to follow protocol requirements.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0-2.
- Pain score >/= 4 on a 0-10 numeric pain scale and/or grade 3 neuropathic symptoms according to the National Cancer Institute's 4 point grading scale.
- Pain must be related to chemotherapy (in the opinion of the treating physician).
- Patients must have had neuropathic pain for a minimum of 3 months.
- No plans to change pain medication regimen during the course of the study.
- Off active chemotherapy treatment for minimum of 3 months.
- Hormonal (e.g., tamoxifen or arimidex, etc.) and targeted (tarceva and avastin, etc.) therapies allowed as long as they will be continued during the course of the study.
- Willing to come to MD Anderson for the therapy sessions; or willing to participate in the therapy sessions at their homes and live within a 45 minute drive of MDA main campus; or can participate in the therapy sessions from one of MDA's Regional Care Centers.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients who are taking any antipsychotic medications.
- Patients with active central nervous system (CNS) disease, such as clinically-evident metastases or leptomeningeal disease, dementia, or encephalopathy.
- Patients who have ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Where it is running
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States
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