New 'Smart' implant adjusts itself to fight chronic pain

NCT ID NCT06246526

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Saint Francis Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing a new type of spinal cord stimulator that automatically adjusts its signal based on how your nerves respond. It aims to improve pain relief and quality of life for 25 adults with long-term, hard-to-treat pain in the trunk or limbs. The device is already approved, and this research looks at how well it works in everyday use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Evoke closed-loop spinal cord stimulator (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that closed-loop spinal cord stimulation provides better, more consistent pain relief for people with chronic pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery and carries risks like infection or lead movement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome neuralgia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN NEUROPATHIC PAIN PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Spine and Nerve Center of Saint Francis Hospital
RECRUITING

Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, United States

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