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How many days of testing predicts pain relief success?

NCT ID NCT07709351

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at people with chronic pain who are trying spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as part of their normal care. Researchers track daily pain scores, satisfaction, and the timing of decisions about getting a permanent implant. The goal is to find the shortest trial period that can accurately predict whether SCS will work for each person.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors determine the shortest spinal cord stimulation trial that reliably predicts long-term pain relief, saving time and improving patient care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small group of 42 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, only refines how an existing procedure is evaluated.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Certain populations will be excluded to minimize factors that may influence pain reporting, treatment response, and SCS trial outcomes. Exclusions include pregnant individuals, those involved in active worker's compensation claims, patients with prior failed SCS trials, and individuals using chronic opioids exceeding 50 MME/day. These criteria help ensure participant safety, reduce potential confounding variables, and improve the accuracy and validity of the study findings.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years or older who are able to provide informed consent. 2. Individuals with a clinical diagnosis of a chronic pain condition deemed appropriate for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy by the treating physician. 3. Individuals with a documented duration of chronic pain greater than 12 weeks. 4. Individuals scheduled to undergo a spinal cord stimulation trial as part of routine clinical care at a participating site. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant individuals. 2. Individuals currently receiving or involved in a worker's compensation claim related to their pain condition. 3. Individuals with a history of a previously failed spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trial. 4. Individuals with chronic opioid use exceeding 50 morphine milligram equivalents (MME) per day.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Spinal cord stimulation

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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