Studying spinal cord stimulation for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study is looking at how people with chronic low back pain respond to spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the spine to reduce pain). If you already have a spinal cord stimulator, you may help researchers understand how well it works and how it affects your brain.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have chronic low back pain for more than 3 months, with pain on most days for the past 6 months.
- You must already have a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends electrical signals to your spinal cord to help with pain).
- You must be able to walk and use your legs.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan (a safe imaging test that uses strong magnets) without any metal implants (like a pacemaker or certain clips) that would be unsafe, and you must not be claustrophobic (afraid of tight spaces).
- You cannot have a history of severe mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder), current suicidal thoughts, or a history of substance abuse (except marijuana).
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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