Could spinal cord stimulators calm restless legs? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07179406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulators affect nerve signals and symptoms in people with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Researchers will measure brain and nerve activity using EEG, EMG, and other tests while the stimulator is on or off. The study includes 50 participants, some with RLS, some with chronic pain, and some healthy controls. It aims to understand the body's response to stimulation, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new way to treat Restless Leg Syndrome using spinal cord stimulation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring nerve activity, not on proving treatment effectiveness. The results may not lead to a new therapy.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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