New drug-free gaming treatment for pain management

In Australia, many patients suffer from chronic neuropathic pain, and the side effects of medications are a barrier to treatment.

But now, a recent trial, delivered by the team from UNSW Sydney’s Neuro Recovery Research Hub, showed positive result, by using home-based game to help with the pain management.

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Produced By: Sihan Wang

Featured In Story: Dr Negin Hesam-Shariati – UNSW researcher at NeuroRecovery Research Hub

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 10 June 2025