Smart spinal device aims to quiet chronic pain

NCT ID NCT04662905

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

Summary

This study tests a new spinal cord stimulator device for people with long-term pain in the trunk or limbs. The device uses closed-loop technology to adjust stimulation based on nerve signals. Researchers will enroll 200 participants to see if the new features improve pain control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a better way to manage chronic pain using a device that adjusts stimulation in real time.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. Device risks include infection, nerve damage, or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • ACT Pain Centre

    RECRUITING

    Garran, Australian Capital Territory, 2605, Australia

  • Australian Medical Research

    RECRUITING

    Hurstville, New South Wales, 2220, Australia

  • Axxon Pain Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia

  • CerCare Pty Ltd

    RECRUITING

    Wayville, South Australia, 5034, Australia

  • Frankston Pain Management

    RECRUITING

    Frankston, Victoria, 3199, Australia

  • Genesis Research Services

    RECRUITING

    Broadmeadow, New South Wales, 2292, Australia

  • Inner West Pain Centre

    RECRUITING

    Newtown, New South Wales, 2042, Australia

  • Interventus Pain Specialists

    RECRUITING

    Auchenflower, Queensland, 4066, Australia

  • Managing Pain Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Robina, Queensland, 4226, Australia

  • Melbourne Pain Specialists

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia

  • Monash Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia

  • Northern Integrated Pain Management

    RECRUITING

    Charlestown, New South Wales, 2290, Australia

  • Northern Pain Centre

    RECRUITING

    St Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, Australia

  • Pain Matrix

    RECRUITING

    Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia

  • Pain Specialists Australia

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia

  • PainCare Perth

    RECRUITING

    Cottesloe, Western Australia, 6011, Australia

  • Paul Frank Medical Services

    COMPLETED

    Peregian Beach, Queensland, 4573, Australia

  • Precision Health

    RECRUITING

    Doncaster East, Victoria, 3109, Australia

  • QPAIN

    COMPLETED

    Fortitude Valley, Queensland, 4006, Australia

  • Royal North Shore Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Saint Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, Australia

  • Sunshine Coast Clinical Research

    COMPLETED

    Noosa, Queensland, 4567, Australia

  • Sydney Pain Research Centre Pty Ltd

    RECRUITING

    Wahroonga, New South Wales, 2076, Australia

  • Sydney Pain Specialists

    RECRUITING

    Bella Vista, New South Wales, 2153, Australia

  • Total Pain Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4014, Australia

  • Women's Health & Research Institute of Australia

    RECRUITING

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia