Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had leg pain for at least 6 months after your last back surgery.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your average leg pain is at least 5 out of 10, and your back pain is less than 3 out of 10.
- You have already tried other treatments for your pain with no help, and more surgery is not an option.
- You must get at least 50% pain relief during a 2-week test with the spinal cord stimulator device.
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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