Spinal stimulation offers hope for rare, painful muscle disorder

NCT ID NCT06242678

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether a spinal cord stimulator could help reduce pain and muscle stiffness in people with stiff person syndrome. Two participants with this rare autoimmune condition had a temporary device implanted to see if it improved their symptoms. The goal was to gather early evidence on whether this common pain treatment could help manage this specific neurological disorder.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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