Mechanisms of Stimulation for Pain Alleviation

Inclusion criteria for study participants Adults aged 18 or older with clinically diagnosed unilateral CNP in the lower back, pelvis, or lower extremities, defined (per IASP classification) as persistent or recurrent neuropathic pain caused by a peripheral nerve lesion, history of a plausible nerve trauma, pain onset in temporal relation to the trauma, and pain distribution within the innervation territory of a peripheral nerve (or nerves).14 Negative and positive sensory symptoms or signs must be compatible with the innervation territory of the affected nerve. Can be post-traumatic, post-surgical, nerve compression, nerve ischemia, peripheral nerve injury, painful scar, nerve entrapment, mononeuropathy with or without loss of motor function Patients enrolled in this study must already have been referred for or have an existing order for PNS therapy (either Nalu or SPR SPRINT), prior to consent and enrollment in this study, as part of their routine medical care. Patients cannot receive a referral for PNS device as part of the study procedures. Positive response (at least 50% pain relief) to diagnostic nerve block(s) at the suspected site(s) of CNP. Chronic (at least 6 months duration), intractable peripheral neuropathic pain; any nociceptive pain must be less prominent than the neuropathic pian. Fluent in English writing, reading, and speaking Ability and willingness to complete online assessments Williness to refrain from physical activity for at least 7 days post-lea…