Spinal Cord Stimulation and Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy (NCT06287736) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Spinal Cord Stimulation and Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy
United States60 participantsStarted 2024-04-17
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective randomized control trial. Participants enrolled into the study will be randomized into one of three groups, two of which are treatment groups and the third is a control group. A time course of measurements before and after spinal cord stimulation (SCS) treatment (where applicable) will assess pain, DPN severity, small fiber nerve activity, and metabolic health markers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Over 18 years old
* Diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy refractory to treatment with gabapentin or pregabalin and at least 1 other class of analgesic
* Diagnosis of medically refractory pain secondary to diabetic neuropathy
* Presence of pain for 12 months
* Lower limb pain intensity score ≥4 on a visual analog scale
* DN4 ≥4
* Pass pre-operative neuropsychological assessment (surgical group only)
* Capable of providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe medical comorbidities that, in the opinion of the surgeon, exclude the patient from surgical intervention
* Spinal disease with severe spinal stenosis or spinal cord compression in the region of the proposed spinal cord stimulator lead placement
* Coagulopathy that cannot be corrected
* Unable to discontinue blood thinning medications
* Hemoglobin A1c level greater than 10
* Presence of systemic infection
* 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?
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
1
Change in Pain level
Timeframe: 18 months post baseline
2
Change in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) Pain using the Neuropathic pain diagnostic questionnaire (DN4)
Timeframe: 18 months post baseline
3
Change in PROMIS quality of life in relation to pain level