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Brain Connectivity Changes With Spinal Cord Stimulation and Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Resting State NIRS/EEG Study
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-06-17
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to assess how use of spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain impacts brain structure and function. The investigators will use a non-invasive neuroimaging technique called resting state Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Electroencephalography (rs-fNIRS/EEG). The investigators will enroll Veterans who are currently receiving care at the Medical Center and who are either long term users of SCS for the treatment of their chronic pain or being evaluated for use of SCS to treat their pain.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Brain Connectivity Changes With Spinal Cord Stimulation and Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Resting State NIRS/EEG Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age and a US veteran
- Diagnosis of chronic neuropathic pain
- Current patient at Cleveland VA Medical Center receiving care via Pain Medicine Center
- Current user of tonic parasthesia-based SCS (pain relief 50% according to NPRS) or undergoing trial SCS period as part of clinical care
- Able to provide informed consent
- Medically and psychologically stable
You will not qualify if you...
- Metal in the skull or deformity of the skull
- Pregnancy or pregnancy planning during the study period
- Unable to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106-1702
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Research Team
C
Cheryl Dudek
CONTACT
H
Holly B Henry
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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