Brain scan study to learn who responds to spinal cord stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial uses brain imaging to understand which people with long-lasting low back pain are more likely to benefit from spinal cord stimulation (SCS). If you’re being considered for an SCS trial, the scans may help researchers predict response and improve future care.
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Who can take part
- Be 21 years or older when you sign consent
- Your pain doctor has recommended you try a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trial for chronic low back pain
- Your low back pain has lasted at least 12 weeks despite other treatments
- You must agree to sign the study consent form approved by an ethics board (IRB)
- You cannot be currently abusing alcohol or illegal drugs
- You must be able to safely have MRI brain/body scans (no MRI-safe restrictions from implants)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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