Spinal implant may tackle pain and blood pressure together
NCT ID NCT05556902
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether spinal cord stimulation, a device already used for chronic pain, can also reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension and low back pain. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes and pain levels, and explore how different stimulation patterns affect the spinal cord and brain. The goal is to understand the therapeutic mechanisms behind this treatment and its potential dual benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Permanent epidural spinal cord stimulation (a device implanted to manage chronic pain)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal a dual benefit of spinal cord stimulation: lowering blood pressure while also reducing chronic pain, potentially expanding its use for people with both conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on understanding mechanisms, not a proven treatment. Results may not lead to new therapies, and the implanted device carries surgical risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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