How many days does it take to know if spinal cord stimulation works?

NCT ID NCT07016581

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks how long a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial should last to accurately predict whether it will relieve chronic pain. People with chronic pain undergoing a standard SCS trial will fill out daily surveys about their pain and function. The goal is to find the shortest trial duration that still gives reliable results, which could lower risks like infection or bleeding. The findings may help doctors tailor trial lengths to each patient's needs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Daily surveys during a spinal cord stimulation trial procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors determine the shortest safe trial period for spinal cord stimulation, reducing infection and bleeding risks while still accurately predicting long-term pain relief.
What could go wrong: The study is observational and does not test a new treatment, so it may not change practice if results are inconclusive. Individual responses vary, and the optimal duration may differ across patients.

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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.

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
University of Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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