Treatment for pain after stroke using spinal stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment called spinal cord stimulation for people who develop chronic pain after a stroke. The pain is caused by the stroke itself and doesn't respond well to regular pain medicines. The treatment uses a small device to send mild electrical signals to your spinal cord to reduce pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a stroke confirmed by CT or MRI scan
- You developed pain after the stroke that feels like burning, electric shocks, or needle pricks
- Your pain has lasted at least 3 months and is rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale
- You are 18 years or older and able to complete follow-up visits for at least 6 months
- You did not have chronic pain problems before your stroke
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems that would prevent you from participating
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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