R52.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Trial stimulation with external pulse generator of Abbott for 7 days
Group 2: Trial stimulation with external pulse generator of Boston Scientific for 7 days
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Implantation of an Abbott test lead for spinal cord stimulation trial. 2. Pain intensity of more than 5 on visual analog scale for more than 3 months. 3. The patient has the ability to read, understand and give information reliably as required by the protocol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with another pain disorder, which could influence the study results 2. Adults unable to give consent 3. Children and adolescents
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Trial-to-implant ratio | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Following parameters are evaluated at the end of each test phase: pain intensity (visual analog scale), coverage of the painful area (German Pain Questionnaire), analgesics intake (patient's diary), patient satisfaction (Clinical Global Impression) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactGuilherme Santos Piedade
Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
Outcome results
None listed