Could turning nerve stimulation on and off beat continuous therapy for chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT04909138
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a nerve stimulator in short bursts (30 seconds on, 90 seconds off) can provide the same or better pain relief as continuous stimulation. It involves 30 adults who have had a dorsal root ganglion stimulator for at least a year and report at least 50% pain relief. Participants will try two different stimulation frequencies (20 Hz and 5 Hz) in a crossover design to see which works best.
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Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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