New study tests how pain pills impact spinal cord stimulator success

This study looks at how different pain medications change the way the spinal cord responds to a special type of spinal cord stimulator. The device automatically adjusts its stimulation based on nerve signals. Researchers will follow 50 people with chronic back pain who are either on no pain meds, strong opioids, or anticonvulsants. The goal is to understand how these medications affect the device's performance and pain relief.