Status:

COMPLETED

Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients Treated With Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back and Leg Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Boston Scientific Corporation

Conditions:

Pain

Low Back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to identify the brain regions in which activity is affected by SCS. Baseline cerebral blood flow scans with the device turned off will be generated compared to s...

Detailed Description

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is known to be effective in pain management. Some evidence exists that SCS may cause changes in cerebral blood flow. This study will be a novel PET examination of activit...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have had one or more back surgery procedures.
  • Have used an active Precision SCS device for chronic low back and bilateral leg pain for at least 6 weeks.
  • Have bilateral leg pain.
  • Have a baseline VAS of \>4 (without stimulation).
  • Have greater than 50% reduction in pain with SCS at optimal settings
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Have the cognitive and functional capability to operate the controls for the device, to comply with directions during the study, and willing to participate in all study activities.
  • Be capable of reading and understanding patient information materials and giving written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Have any significant medical condition that is likely to interfere with study procedures or likely to confound evaluation of study endpoints.
  • Have undergone a surgical lead revision or had any Precision components replaced after initial implantation.
  • Are allergic to any of the injected media.
  • Are pregnant or lactating.
  • Have any contraindication to the PET scan procedure itself or exposure to the intravenous radioactive tracer (H215O).
  • Have participated in any drug or device trial in the last 4 weeks or are currently participating in another drug or device trial.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00418301

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

April 1 2009

Last Update

March 31 2022

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Center for Clinical Research

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27103