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High Frequency Stimulation Trials in Patients With Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System

Launched by THE CENTER FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, WINSTON-SALEM, NC · Oct 13, 2014

Trial Information

Current as of May 17, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Spinal Cord Stimulation Chronic Pain Chronic Low Back Pain Radiculopathy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Crps) High Frequency Stimulation

ClinConnect Summary

Subject with Precision models of spinal cord stimulators will be invited to take part in the study that will compare the high frequency stimulation versus low frequency stimulation to look for any changes in efficacy, and preferability between high and low frequency stimulation program for the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) system.

The study is designed as 7 week study that can take up to 9 weeks per subject. 7 weeks are divided into 3 segments. First segment will be 3 weeks of spinal cord stimulation followed by second segment of wash off period, which will take 1 week (7 days), then the la...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Subject must be 18 years and older, and younger than 70 years of age.
  • 2. Subject has had a Precision® spinal cord stimulator system implanted for chronic painful condition.
  • 3. Subject pain scores \>5 on NPRS
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Currently diagnosed with cognitive impairment, or exhibits any characteristic, that would limit study candidate's ability to assess pain
  • 2. Unstable medical or psychiatric illness
  • 3. Lifetime history of psychosis, hypomania, or mania.
  • 4. Epilepsy, or dementia
  • 5. Substance abuse in the last 6 months
  • 6. Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • 7. Not on contraception for those of childbearing age. (Barrier methods, oral contraception, hormone injections, or surgical sterilization)
  • 8. Treatment with investigational drug within 30 days of screening.
  • 9. Concomitant medication exclusions consisting of medications or herbal agents with central nervous system (CNS) effects with exception of episodic use of sedating antihistamines

About The Center For Clinical Research, Winston Salem, Nc

The Center for Clinical Research in Winston-Salem, NC, is a leading organization dedicated to advancing medical science through innovative clinical trials. With a focus on enhancing patient care and treatment options, the center collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare professionals, and regulatory agencies to conduct rigorous research studies. Committed to ethical practices and patient safety, the Center for Clinical Research leverages state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced professionals to facilitate the development of new therapies across various therapeutic areas, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes and contribute to the global body of medical knowledge.

Locations

Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

James M North, MD

Principal Investigator

The Carolinas Pain Institute

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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