Comparison of Intraspinal Nerve Root Stimulation With Dorsal Column Stimulation

Stopped early · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Back Pain

In brief

This study will systematically evaluate the programming parameters of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation Device to optimally relieve pain while minimizing any uncomfortable side effects.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00370773
Run by: Boston Scientific Corporation
People needed: 4
Starts: 2006-01-01
Expected to finish: 2007-02-01
Last updated by the study team: 2008-09-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Have chronic low back pain following spine surgery (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.
Be an appropriate candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and for the surgical procedures required for SCS.
Have experienced significant though short-lived pain relief with local anesthetic injection.
Be 18 years of age or older.
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 any significant medical condition that is likely to interfere with study procedures.
Have any evidence of neurologic instability.
Have any other chronic pain condition.
Have a condition currently requiring or likely to require the use of MRI or diathermy.
Have an active implantable device.
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year.
Are a current substance abuser (including alcohol and illicit drugs).
Have a significant psychiatric disorder.
Have participated in any drug or device trial in the last 4 weeks or plan to participate in any other trial during the duration of this study.

Where it is running

Comprehensive Pain & Rehabilitation — Daphne, Alabama, United States

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