Spinal cord stimulation for severe restless legs syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a device that sends mild electrical signals to the spinal cord to see if it can reduce severe restless legs syndrome symptoms when standard medicines haven't helped enough.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (primary or secondary).
- Your symptoms are severe (score over 20 on a standard severity scale).
- You have had symptoms for at least 6 months.
- Standard medicines haven't controlled your symptoms well enough, or you can't tolerate them.
- You are willing to have a device implanted in your spine and follow the study procedures.
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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