Spinal device eases diabetic nerve pain in small study
NCT ID NCT05302063
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a spinal cord stimulation device can reduce chronic leg pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. Twenty-eight people with diabetes received the implant and reported their pain relief and overall improvement over 12 months. The goal was to see if this device can provide lasting pain relief without the need for daily painkillers.
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 successful, this could offer a new way to manage chronic nerve pain in people with diabetes, reducing pain without daily medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 28 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the device requires surgery with risks like infection or lead movement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital La Paz
Madrid, Spain
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