Pain and Neurological Function Improvements With 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment of Pain… (NCT05777317) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pain and Neurological Function Improvements With 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
United States143 participantsStarted 2023-04-24
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this post-market study is to evaluate changes in pain and neurological function with high frequency, 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy in patients with chronic, intractable lower limb pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition known as painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). This is a multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled study to evaluate improvement in pain and neurological function in PDN patients, with neurological function assessed via objective measures. Patients will be randomized to conventional medical management (CMM) or 10 kHz SCS plus CMM.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Has been clinically diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association guidelines, as well as painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) of the lower limbs.
* Has pain intensity (over the last 7 days) of ≥5 out of 10 cm on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the lower limbs at both the Enrollment and Baseline Visits.
* Has PDN symptoms that have been present ≥12 months.
* Is currently taking or has tried in the past a gabapentinoid and at least one other class of analgesic with insufficient pain relief or intolerable side effects.
* Has been on a stable analgesic regimen, as determined by the Investigator, for at least 30 days prior to assessing pain intensity as described in inclusion criterion #2.
* Has painful diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy confirmed by modified Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (mTCNS) \>5 at enrollment. The total score must include presence of foot pain (≥1) and sensory exam findings (≥ 2).
* Has hemoglobin A1c ≤10% as measured at enrollment.
* Is 22 years of age or older at the time of enrollment.
* Is an appropriate candidate for the surgical procedures required in this study based on the clinical judgment of the study physician.
* Is willing to and capable of giving written informed consent.
* Is willing and able to comply with study-related requirements and procedures and attend all scheduled visits.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has a diagnosis of a lower limb mononeuropathy (e.g., causalgia, tibial or peroneal neurop…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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.