Evaluation of the Percutaneous SCS Trial Using the DSSEP Collision Testing (NCT02614079) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Evaluation of the Percutaneous SCS Trial Using the DSSEP Collision Testing
Stopped: Lack of enrollment. Futility.
United States6 participantsStarted 2016-01-20
Plain-language summary
This study is to objectively evaluate the success of a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial using testing (DSSEP) to determine if the paresthesia (tingling sensation) or pain reduction achieved correlates with the degree of stimulation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria
A subject will be eligible for inclusion in this study only if all the following criteria apply:
A. Subject understands the procedures, agrees to participate in the study, and has signed and dated the informed consent form prior to the initiation of any study-related activities.
B. Subjects are male or female greater than 18 years old at the time of screening visit.
C. Pain in one or both lower extremities. D. Pain is not responding to conservative treatment such as physical therapy or medications.
E. Average pain rating of at least 4 on a scale 0 to 10, on average, prior to enrollment in the study.
F. Patient is mentally competent to make decisions.
Exclusion Criteria
A subject will not be eligible for inclusion in this study if any of the following criteria apply:
A. Female subject with childbearing potential (a premenopausal female, who is not surgically sterile).
B. Subjects who poorly cooperate or have any cognitive impairment. C. Patient with severe concomitant depression. D. Inability to communicate adequately with physician and /or study coordinator.
E. Patient is diagnosed with a psychiatric condition that will likely interfere with diagnostic accuracy of the workup protocol or with recovery following the anticipated procedure
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.