Shock therapy for back surgery pain: does it really work?

NCT ID NCT06585033

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine) can reduce stubborn leg pain that persists after back surgery. About 50 adults aged 18-70 who still have significant leg pain despite other treatments will receive both active stimulation and sham (no stimulation) for 3 months each, without knowing which is which. The goal is to see if the stimulation truly helps with pain, quality of life, and daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, Rijnstate Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Arnhem, 6800, Netherlands

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    Contact

  • Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care/Pain Center, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Östra

    RECRUITING

    Gothenburg, 41650, Sweden

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  • Department of Neurosurgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gothenburg, 41257, Sweden

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    Contact

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  • Department of Neurosurgery, Stavanger University hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stavanger, 4019, Norway

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