<ul><li>A clinical research study led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has found a way to objectively measure and effectively treat pain in cancer patients without opioids.</li><li>The study combines brain imaging using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and virtual reality (VR) technology to provide pain relief.</li><li>Participants in the study wore fNIRS head caps to measure changes in brain activity and used VR headsets to explore realistic underwater scenes.</li><li>Over 75% of pain-afflicted cancer patients who used the VR program reported a noticeable decrease in pain, indicating a potential breakthrough in pain management for cancer patients.</li></ul>

Brain Imaging Plus Virtual Reality Shows Promise for Effectively Managing Cancer Pain

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