Tiny implant zaps nerve pain: new study tests relief without drugs

NCT ID NCT05287373

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a small implanted device that sends mild electrical pulses to nerves to relieve chronic pain from injury or surgery. About 89 adults with long-lasting pain in the back, shoulder, knee, or foot will either get the implant plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if the device helps more people get at least 50% pain relief safely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome neuralgia traumatic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anesis Spine and Pain Care

    Spokane, Washington, 99216, United States

  • Arizona Pain Specialists

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

  • Columbia Pain Management

    Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222, United States

  • Comprehensive Spine & Pain Physicians

    Burbank, California, 91505, United States

  • DBPS Research LLC

    Denver, Colorado, 80111, United States

  • Institute of Precision Pain Medicine

    Corpus Christi, Texas, 78414, United States

  • International Spine, Pain & Performance Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20006, United States

  • Pacific Sports and Spine

    Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States

  • Pain Management and Injury Relief

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States

  • Pain Specialists of America

    Austin, Texas, 78745, United States

  • Stanford University Pain Management Center

    Redwood City, California, 94063, United States

  • The Center for Clinical Research

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

  • University of Arkansas Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States