New spinal stimulator technique aims to improve chronic back pain relief

NCT ID NCT05704751

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new method for placing spinal cord stimulators in people with chronic back pain. The device uses electrical recordings to confirm the lead is in the right spot. Twenty adults with long-term back pain will take part, and researchers will measure pain relief and map pain areas.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: spinal cord stimulation device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve how spinal cord stimulators are placed, leading to better pain relief for people with chronic back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is still experimental and may not provide better pain relief than current methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BACK PAIN LOWER BACK CHRONIC SPINAL CORD STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Barts Health NHS Trust
RECRUITING

London, EC1A 4NP, United Kingdom

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