Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic and Intractable Back Pain
Stopped early · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Back Pain
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) using the Precision implantable neurostimulation device for chronic and intractable back pain in subjects who are not candidates for surgery or who have chosen to seek alternative therapy.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00370695
- Run by
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- People needed
- 15
- Starts
- 2006-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2008-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-12-17
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Have chronic and intractable neuropathic back pain and/or lumbar radiculopathy of moderate to severe intensity and have elected Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) as next line of treatment.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be an appropriate candidate for the surgical procedures required for SCS implant.
- Be willing and able to comply with all study related procedures and visits.
- Be capable of reading and understanding patient information materials and giving written informed consent.
You may not qualify if…
- Have had any back or spine surgery.
- Have any evidence of neurologic instability or any anatomic problem of the spine that requires surgery.
- Have any other chronic pain conditions likely to confound evaluation of study endpoints.
- Are a current substance abuser (including alcohol and illicit drugs).
- Have a significant psychiatric disorder.
- Have a condition currently requiring or likely to require the use of MRI or diathermy.
- Have an active implantable device.
- Are pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant in the next year.
- Have participated in any drug or device trial in the last 4 weeks or plan to participate in any other study during the year.
Where it is running
- Huntley Pain Specialists — San Diego, California, United States
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