Could a spinal implant ease chemo pain? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07579611
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce chronic nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. 68 adults with pain lasting over a year will have the device implanted and then randomly receive either active or sham stimulation. The goal is to see if active stimulation provides better pain relief than placebo, and to measure effects on quality of life, sleep, and mood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- spinal cord stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new option for people with long-term nerve pain after chemotherapy, when standard painkillers have failed.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage crossover trial with only 68 participants. The sham phase means patients may not benefit during that period, and device implantation carries surgical risks like infection or lead movement.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hopital de la Timone
Marseille, France
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