Sensory Testing of Multiple Forms of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain (NCT04732325) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Sensory Testing of Multiple Forms of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
United States34 participantsStarted 2021-09-11
Plain-language summary
Doctors sometimes treat chronic pain with devices that send mild electrical currents into the spinal cord. This type of treatment is referred to as neurostimulation. A common form of neurostimulation therapy is spinal cord stimulation (SCS). In this study, how SCS affects pain processing and relieves pain will be studied. Multiple forms of SCS will be examined in chronic pain patients who are receiving SCS from their own doctors as part of their standard of care. During the study, participants will be asked to complete a variety of evaluations at certain time points.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
* Chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs
* Undergoing SCS as part of standard clinical care for chronic pain management
* Candidates will have been implanted with a commercial SCS device
* Candidates who are 18 years or older and can speak, read, and understand English
* Able to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study
* Must be willing to participate in COVID-19 symptom screening and answer questions about COVID-19 diagnosis 1-3 days before a scheduled visit
* Must be willing to wear a face-covering during all study visits
Exclusion criteria:
* Subjects who are pregnant or nursing
* Subjects with current, habitual, or previous use within the last 12 months of artificial nails, nail enhancements, or nail extensions that cover any portion of either thumbnail
* Subjects who are unable or unwilling to cooperate with clinical testing
* Subjects having any impairment, activity or situation that in the judgment of study personnel would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol
* Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent
* Subjects who currently have or tested positive in the last 14 days for COVID-19, or are symptomatic for COVID-19
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.
What they're measuring
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Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)-Induced Changes in Temporal Summation (TS)