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Study identifier: NCT07405645 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Stereotactic MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound Mesencephalotomy

Condition: Head Neck Cancer · Squamous Cell Cancer of Head and Neck (SCCHN) · Cancer Pain  ·  Sponsor: University of Virginia

PhaseNA
Planned participants20
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This phase 1 multi-site study investigates the safety and initial effectiveness of focused ultrasound lesioning of the contralateral mesencephalon for severe, opioid-resistant pain associated with head and neck cancer and brachial cancer.

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Talk to the study team

William J Elias, MD  ·  434-924-0451  ·  wje4r@uvahealth.org

Marian Abdelmalek, MS  ·  434-924-8827  ·  mka6s@uvahealth.org

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Locations (6)

Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, New York, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
Oregon Health and Science UniversityPortland, Oregon, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, Texas, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, Texas, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia, United StatesRecruiting

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