Effects of Neurofeedback on Neural Function, Neuromodulation, and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

NCT01278225 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-02-20

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

EEG biofeedback (BF) Group

Group 1 will take part in a minimum of 2 neurofeedback training sessions each week for up to 10 weeks, for a total of up to 20 training sessions.

BEHAVIORAL

Wait-List Control (WLC) Group

Group 2 will be placed on a wait-list, will continue to receive standard care, will not take part in the neurofeedback training, but will take part in the follow-up visits.

BEHAVIORAL

Follow UP Questionnaires

After Group 1 completes neurofeedback training, both Groups to complete 10 questionnaires that were completed at baseline.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sarah Prinsloo, PHD · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-02-28
Primary Completion
2027-04-01
Completion
2027-04-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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