Pump refill for pain: at home vs hospital
This trial compares filling your implanted pain pump at home versus at the hospital. It helps researchers see if home refills are just as safe and convenient.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You already have an implanted pump that delivers medication into your spinal fluid
- Your medication dose has stayed the same for at least 3 months
- You speak Dutch, French, or English
- You live in Belgium
- Your doctor thinks you have more than 6 months to live
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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