Spinal implant offers new hope for diabetic leg pain
NCT ID NCT05301816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how well a spinal cord stimulator works in real-world settings for people with long-term leg pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. About 500 participants will receive the implant and be followed for a year. Researchers will measure pain relief, quality of life, and overall improvement.
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 stimulator (implanted device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that spinal cord stimulation is a reliable option for managing hard-to-treat leg pain in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. The device requires surgery and carries risks like infection or lead movement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Investigations, LLC
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013, United States
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Columbia Pain Management
Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222, United States
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Henry Ford Health
West Bloomfield, Michigan, 48322, United States
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Michigan Pain Specialists
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, United States
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Neuroversion, Inc.
Anchorage, Alaska, 99508, United States
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Virginia Interventional Pain & Spine Centers
Roanoke, Virginia, 24018, United States
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WellSpan Interventional Pain Specialists
York, Pennsylvania, 17402, United States
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