Could a spinal implant ease crippling leg pain for millions with diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06480786

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests whether high-frequency spinal cord stimulation can reduce severe leg pain and improve quality of life in people with both painful diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease. Fifteen adults who already have a spinal cord stimulator implanted will receive two weeks of active stimulation and two weeks of sham (inactive) stimulation in random order. Researchers will measure pain, blood flow, skin oxygen, and quality of life to see if the device works better than placebo.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

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