Spinal zap may soothe diabetic leg pain and boost circulation
NCT ID NCT04687215
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator—a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine—can reduce pain and improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain. Researchers will enroll 25 adults with painful diabetic neuropathy and poor leg circulation. Participants will receive the stimulator and be monitored for changes in pain, blood vessel health, and quality of life.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to reduce pain and improve blood flow in the legs for people with diabetic nerve damage.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery and carries risks like infection or device problems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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