New device offers hope for back pain sufferers who Can't go under the knife
NCT ID NCT03680846
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device called HF10 therapy (Senza spinal cord stimulator) against standard medical care for 211 people with long-term back pain who are not candidates for surgery. The goal was to see if the device could safely reduce pain by at least 50% and improve quality of life. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the implant or continue with usual treatments like medication and physical therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HF10 spinal cord stimulation (Senza device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option for people with chronic back pain who have few other choices, potentially reducing pain and improving daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to everyone. The device requires a surgical implant, which carries risks like infection or device malfunction. Pain relief may not work for all participants.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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211 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2018
- Finished
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May 2022
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Have been diagnosed with chronic, refractory axial low back pain with a neuropathic component and are not eligible for spine surgery 2. Have not had any surgery for back or leg pain, or any surgery resulting in back or leg pain 3. Qualifying pain score 4. Be on stable pain medications, as determined by the Investigator 5. Be willing and capable of giving informed consent 6. Be willing and able to comply with study-related requirements, procedures, and visits 7. Be capable of subjective evaluation, able to read and understand written questionnaires in the local language and are able to read, understand and sign the written inform consent Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have a diagnosed back condition with inflammatory causes of back pain, serious spinal pathology and/or neurological disorders 2. Have a medical condition or pain in other area(s), not intended to be treated in this study 3. Any diagnosis or known condition that can impact reporting of study outcomes as determined by the Investigator 4. Be benefitting within 30 days prior to enrollment from an interventional procedure to treat back and/or leg pain 5. Have any addictions as determined by the Investigator 6. Have an existing drug pump and/or SCS system or another active implantable device such as a pacemaker 7. Have prior experience with neuromodulation devices 8. Other general exclusions applicable for SCS devices 9. Be involved in an injury claim under current litigation 10. Have a pending or approved worker's compensation claim
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nevro Corp
Redwood City, California, 94065, United States
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