🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-07
Effects of Neurofeedback on Neural Function, Neuromodulation, and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain (NCT01278225)
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- EEG biofeedback (BF) Group (BEHAVIORAL)
- Wait-List Control (WLC) Group (BEHAVIORAL)
- Follow UP Questionnaires (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (877) 632-6789
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.