Can a simple muscle zap boost pain relief for back pain sufferers?
NCT ID NCT07540663
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a daily 30-minute muscle stimulation session can improve pain control and quality of life for people who already have a spinal cord stimulator (BurstDR) for chronic back pain. Sixty adults with failed back surgery syndrome or persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 will use the extra stimulation twice a day for three months. Researchers will track pain scores, disability, and side effects to see if the combination works better than the stimulator alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
muscle stimulation (tonic low frequency electrical pulses)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way to further reduce chronic back pain and improve quality of life for people already using a spinal cord stimulator.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The added muscle stimulation might cause discomfort or side effects, and not everyone may benefit.
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Locations
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JEssa Ziekenhuis
Hasselt, Limburg, 3500, Belgium