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Return to Work for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II Patients

Belgium112 participantsStarted 2022-05-10

Plain-language summary

A multicenter randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate whether the ability to work in Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II (PSPS-T2) patients after SCS implantation is different after a personalized biopsychosocial rehabilitation program specifically targeting return to work (RTW) compared with usual care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II (PSPS-T2) * Chronic pain as a result of PSPS-T2 that exists for at least 6 months with a pain intensity of at least 4/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale, refractory to conservative treatment. * Dutch speaking persons * Patient has been informed of the study procedures and has given written informed consent * Patient willing to comply with study protocol including attending the study visits Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from another chronic illness characterised by chronic generalized widespread pain (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, scleroderma). * Pregnancy

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?

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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

Work ability

Timeframe: The change between the baseline screening and the evaluation immediately after the intervention, 3 months after the intervention, 6 months after the intervention and 12 months after the intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05269212

SponsorMoens Maarten

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08

Contact for this trial

Maarten Moens, Prof. dr.

+3224775514 stimulusresearchgroup@gmail.com

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