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Could a nerve zap ease fracture pain without pills?

NCT ID NCT07079865

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saint Peters University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a device that stimulates nerves for 60 days to see if it can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women who recently had a spinal compression fracture. Fifteen women with fractures less than 3 months old will receive the treatment and report their pain and function over 6 months. The goal is to find a drug-free way to help them recover.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SPRINT PNS modulation system (a nerve stimulation device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option for managing pain and improving daily function after a spinal fracture.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (15 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not reduce pain for everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult females ages 18+ * Osteoporosis diagnosis with acute/subacute insufficiency fractures of the thoracic or lumbar spine identified on MRI or X-ray with significant pain and activity limitation. * Onset of pain from associated fracture should be less than 3 months. * Minimum pain should be 4 or greater (Moderate) on the NRS scale and/or impairing their daily activity. * Patients reported pain should be despite OTC medication trials of NSAIDs, Tylenol, lidocaine patches or similar medications. * Patients may be taking opioids while receiving treatment however as per routine practice, no additional opioids will be prescribed during the PNS intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with pathological fractures, other etiologies of fracture such as pagets disease, multiple myeloma, local or systemic infection, untreated coagulopathy, untreated psychosocial disease. * Other etiologies of osteoporosis other than primary osteoporosis will be excluded such as hyperparathyroidism, anorexia, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, or overtreatment of hypothyroidism, chronic renal failure, cushing. * Patients with diminished mental capacity (mental condition that will inhibit their ability to complete the assessments) as determined by the investigator. * Patients with an active cardiac implant device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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Thoracolumbar compression fractures

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Center for Ambulatory Surgery (UCAS)

    RECRUITING

    Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, United States

  • University Orthopaedic Associates - Division of OrthoNJ

    RECRUITING

    Avenel, New Jersey, 07001, United States

  • University Orthopaedic Associates - Division of OrthoNJ

    RECRUITING

    Morganville, New Jersey, 07751, United States

  • University Orthopaedic Associates - Division of OrthoNJ

    RECRUITING

    Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, United States

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