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Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Have an Effect Beyond Patients' Expectations? An Investigation of Treatment and Placebo Effects
Led by University of Aarhus · Updated on 2026-01-09
25
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
147 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of the study is to evaluate treatment outcomes of Spinal Cord Stimulation. In the study each patient participates in four test sessions of 4-5 hours. Patients arrive for test days with their stimulation on. In each test session, baseline pain is first evaluated. Then, SCS is regulated (on/off) and patients evaluate their pain intensity immidiately and every 15 minutes during the test sessions. Patients are blinded to the treatment conditions during their participation in the study. At all times, patients can resume their usual treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Have an Effect Beyond Patients' Expectations? An Investigation of Treatment and Placebo Effects
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients over 18 years old with spinal cord stimulation implanted for chronic pain
- Ability to consent and cooperate in the study
- Using continuous paresthesia-free spinal cord stimulation for at least 6 months before joining
- Pain score of 7 or less on a 0-10 scale in the most painful area treated with SCS at inclusion
- Not receiving other neuromodulation treatments
- No changes in pain-related medication during the last 30 days (as-needed medication allowed)
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus N, Denmark, 8200
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Research Team
C
Christina Emborg, Postdoc
CONTACT
L
Lene Vase, Professor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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