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Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain

N/A

Recruiting

Led By David Darrow, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Minnesota

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

22 years of age or older

Baseline pain rating (NRS/VAS) >=6

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 years

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial studies how different types of electrical stimulation can reduce chronic back and leg pain. Participants report daily pain scores to identify the best setting for them.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 22 or older with chronic back pain or radiculopathy, who are scheduled to undergo spinal cord stimulation and have a baseline pain rating of 6 or higher. It excludes those getting permanent implants without a trial, people with pacemakers/neurostimulators, pregnant individuals, those unable to consent, employees/students of the principal investigator (PI), prisoners, and anyone unable to read/use a smartphone.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests different patterns of spinal cord stimulation (tonic, burst, multistim) in patients with chronic pain. Participants will be blinded to the type they receive and report daily pain scores over four months. The most effective setting for reducing pain will be identified using Thompson sampling and recommended for future use.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed in the provided information, common side effects from spinal cord stimulation can include discomfort at the site of implantation, tingling sensations from the electrical impulses, bleeding/infection risk post-surgery and potential equipment malfunction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 22 years old or older.

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My pain level is 6 or higher on a scale of 0-10.

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I am scheduled for a spinal cord stimulation procedure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Feasibility

Secondary outcome measures

Acceptability of procedure

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Experimental groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Prospective cohort of patients clinically scheduled to undergo spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic back pain or radiculopathy.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MinnesotaLead Sponsor

1,380 Previous Clinical Trials

1,588,730 Total Patients Enrolled

8 Trials studying Chronic Pain

2,916 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

David Darrow, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Minnesota

5 Previous Clinical Trials

210 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Various Stimulation Patterns (Spinal Cord Stimulation) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05741788 — N/A

Chronic Pain Research Study Groups: Experimental group

Chronic Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Various Stimulation Patterns Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05741788 — N/A

Various Stimulation Patterns (Spinal Cord Stimulation) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05741788 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any available vacancies for patient participation in this clinical experiment?

"According to the resources available on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is not accepting new patients at present. Initially published in March of 2023 and last edited in February, there are 769 other active trials that may be suitable for those seeking participation opportunities."

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Recent research and studies

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The Teaspoon Study - Telefitting Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain

2023. "The Teaspoon Study - Telefitting Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05741788.