Spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a spinal cord stimulator, a small device that sends gentle electrical signals to block pain, can relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. If you have ongoing numbness or burning in your hands or feet after treatment, this study might help you feel better and improve your quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain, numbness, or tingling) caused by your chemotherapy.
- You received a platinum-based or taxane chemotherapy (such as cisplatin, oxaliplatin, carboplatin, paclitaxel, or docetaxel) before the neuropathy started.
- Your pain is greater than 4 on a 0–10 scale, and it has lasted at least 6 months after chemotherapy ended.
- You have tried duloxetine (Cymbalta) and it did not provide enough relief, or you could not take it.
- You are at least 18 years old.
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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