Can a 'Paresthesia-Free' implant ease Post-Surgery leg pain?
NCT ID NCT05372822
First seen Aug 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether burst spinal cord stimulation, a type of implanted device that delivers high-frequency electrical pulses, can reduce chronic leg pain that persists after lumbar spine surgery. Participants, who have had pain for at least six months despite other treatments, will receive both burst stimulation and a sham (inactive) stimulation in a random order to compare effects. The study measures changes in disability, pain levels, and quality of life to see if this approach offers relief without the tingling sensation typical of standard spinal cord stimulation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Burst spinal cord stimulation, a procedure using an implanted device that delivers high-frequency electrical pulses to the spinal cord, compared to sham (inactive) stimulation.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a new, paresthesia-free option for people with persistent leg pain after back surgery, potentially improving function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and the effect may vary. The procedure requires surgery to implant a device, which carries risks like infection or device-related complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St Olavs Hospital
Trondheim, Norway
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