Spinal Cord Injuries study: Various Stimulation Patterns
Official title The Teaspoon Study - Telefitting Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05741788
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find the most effective stimulation setting for each person and see if we can gather data to better understand different types of pain.
- Who it's for
- People with chronic back pain or leg pain who are already planning to have spinal cord stimulation surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will try different types of electrical stimulation while not knowing which one they are receiving. They will report their pain levels daily to help the system learn which setting works best for them.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts four months and requires daily pain reports and regular follow-up visits for tests and surveys.
This is a blinded study.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 22 and older
You may be able to join if
- 22 years of age or older
- Scheduled to undergo spinal cord stimulation
- English speaker
- Baseline pain rating (NRS/VAS) \>=6
You likely can't join if
- Scheduled for permanent implantation only without trial
- Presence of pacemakers or other neurostimulators
- Pregnant
- Inability to read or use smart phone
- Individuals who are unable to consent
- Employees or students of PI
See the full eligibility criteria
- 22 years of age or older
- Scheduled to undergo spinal cord stimulation
- English speaker
- Baseline pain rating (NRS/VAS) \>=6
- Scheduled for permanent implantation only without trial
- Presence of pacemakers or other neurostimulators
- Pregnant
- Inability to read or use smart phone
- Individuals who are unable to consent
- Employees or students of PI
- Prisoners
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 22 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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