Study #2019-0264
Percutaneous Cordotomy for Pain Palliation in Advanced Cancer
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Morphine
Description
This trial studies how well cordotomy works in reducing pain in patients with cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced). Cordotomy is performed on the spinal cord with a needle and guided by computed tomography scans and is designed to help reduce pain. This study is being done to learn if a cordotomy reduces pain in patients with unmanageable cancer pain.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Advanced Malignant Neoplasm
Study phase:
Not applicable
Physician name:
Eduardo Bruera
Department:
Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-877-632-6789
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