Can super glue stop pain device leads from slipping?
NCT ID NCT05914311
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding Dermabond (a medical glue) to stitches helps keep spinal cord stimulator leads from moving after placement. 57 adults with chronic pain had their leads secured either with stitches alone or with stitches plus glue. The main goal was to measure how far the leads moved over 5-8 days using X-rays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dermabond (medical glue) and suture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple way to keep spinal cord stimulator leads in place, reducing the need for repeat procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 57 people. The glue may not reduce lead movement enough to make a real difference, and some people may have allergic reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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