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Does spinal cord stimulation really ease pain? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05885061

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether spinal cord stimulation (SCS) actually reduces chronic pain or if it's just a placebo effect. Researchers will compare pain ratings from 25 patients when their SCS device is on, off, or when they are told it's on but it isn't. The goal is to understand the true benefit of this treatment for people living with chronic pain.

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 confirm that spinal cord stimulation is effective for chronic pain, helping doctors and patients make informed treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The placebo effect could also make it hard to see a real benefit.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Neurosurgery, Aarhus University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Aarhus, 8200, Denmark

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