Gene therapy for chronic pain gets first test in people

This week, University of Michigan scientists will begin a phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer-related pain, using a novel gene transfer vector injected into the skin to deliver a pain-relieving gene to the nervous system.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news140692555.html">Gene therapy for chronic pain gets first test in people</a></p> <p>This week, University of Michigan scientists will begin a phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer-related pain, using a novel gene transfer vector injected into the skin to deliver a pain-relieving gene to the nervous system.</p>