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Can a computer help pick the right patients for spinal cord stimulation?

NCT ID NCT06229015

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an online tool designed to help doctors decide which patients with chronic pain are good candidates for spinal cord stimulation. About 80 adults with conditions like failed back surgery syndrome or complex regional pain syndrome took part. The tool's recommendations were compared to the doctors' own judgments to see how well they agreed.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help doctors better identify which chronic pain patients are most likely to benefit from spinal cord stimulation.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not improve outcomes or may disagree with doctors in ways that are not helpful.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2021

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with chronic pain afferent to pain therapy units in ICS Maugeri hospital Pavia or in University Hospital Pisa

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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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.

Inclusion Criteria: * • Males and females aged between 18 and 85 years. * Patients with chronic pain and indication for implantation of a temporary neurostimulator for spinal cord stimulation testing. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients who, in the researcher's judgment, are unable to follow the protocol instructions. * Patients in presumed/confirmed pregnancy. * Contraindications to implantation.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ICSMaugeri Spa

    Pavia, 27100, Italy

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