Chronic Refractory Neuropathic Pain, Ischemic Peripheral Pain
Conditions
Keywords
medullary neurostimulation, pain, Precision, rechargeable, implantable
Brief summary
Assessing the long-term efficacy, complications, revision rates and final explantation of the device
Detailed description
Longitudinal study with a follow-up of 2 years in patients implanted with the Precision neurostimulator. This study will describe the characterisrics of the patients, of the implantation and will assess the long-term efficacy, complications, revision rates and final explantation of the device
Interventions
All patients included must have been implanted with the neurostimulator Precision
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patient receiving spinal implantation of a neurostimulator PRECISION ® ( primary implantation or reimplantation)
Exclusion criteria
* Refusal of patient * Patient whose long-term monitoring will not be possible
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 50% of the Overall Average Pain Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at the First Follow-up Visit, at 1 Year, and 2 Years. | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months. | Percentage of patients (de novo implants) having a reduction of usual pain over the past 8 days of at least 50% at 12 and 24 months. The pain was measured with a numerical scale from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain and 10 = most intense pain). This data has been provided by 71 patients at 1 year and by 70 patients at 2 years. |
| Average Pain Score Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at 1 Year, and at 2 Years. | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months. | The pain was evaluated with a numerical scale from 0 to 10. 0 = no pain and 10 = most intense pain. This data has been provided by 71 patients at 1 year and by 70 patients at 2 years. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution of the Use of Other Pain Treatments | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Rate of primary implanted patients who took at least one analgesic treatment at each follow-up (at 1 year and at 2 years) |
| Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Physical Score | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Percentage of de novo patients with an increase of SF-12 (Short-Form health survey) physical score at 12 and 24 months. An increase of this score indicates an improvement in physical quality of life. |
| Patients' Willingness to Restart the Treatment | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Patients' willingness to restart the treatment at 12 months and at 24 months. |
| Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Percentage of implanted patients (de novo implants) with an improvement of at least 30% at 12 and 24 months after inclusion for: * pain at the present time * usual pain over the past 8 days * the most severe pain in the last 8 days |
| Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Mental Score | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Percentage of de novo patients with an increase of SF-12 (Short-Form health survey) mental score at 12 and 24 months. An increase of this score indicates an improvement in mental quality of life. |
| Evolution of the Use of Level 3 Analgesics | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Mean posology of level 3 analgesics at each follow-up (at 1 year and at 2 years). The posology was estimated in oral morphine equivalent dosage. At 1 year, 14 patients had a level 3 analgesic and at 2 years 18 patients had this type of analgesic. The posology was available for respectively 4 and 16 patients |
| Percentage of Patients With Anxiety and Depression Disorders | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | Evolution of the rate of patients with anxiety and depression disorders at12 and 24 months. |
| Patients' Opinion on the Evolution of Pain | From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months | \- Pain relief compared to what the patient with a de novo implant, felt before the implantation at 12 months and at 24 months. |
Countries
France
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Recruitment between December 3, 2015 and October 21, 2015 in 7 French clinical centers
Pre-assignment details
No pre-assignment details
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Implanted Patients 91 patients de novo implanted with the neurostimulator Precision. | 91 |
| Reimplanted Patients 15 patients had a replacement with the neurostimulator Precision. | 15 |
| Total | 106 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Implanted Patients | Total | Reimplanted Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 49.5 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 | 49.8 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 | 51.7 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6 |
| Duration of pain before implant | 68.0 Months STANDARD_DEVIATION 68.5 | 75.4 Months STANDARD_DEVIATION 75.8 | 118.8 Months STANDARD_DEVIATION 101.6 |
| Electrode insertion pathways Laminectomy | 16 Participants | 24 Participants | 8 Participants |
| Electrode insertion pathways Percutaneous | 73 Participants | 79 Participants | 6 Participants |
| Electrode insertion pathways Percutaneous + laminectomy | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 1 Participants |
| History of pain surgery | 71 Participants | 84 Participants | 13 Participants |
| Indication Irreducible chronic neuropathic pain | 85 Participants | 100 Participants | 15 Participants |
| Indication Peripheral ischaemic pain | 2 Participants | 2 Participants | 0 Participants |
| % of patients with a test phase before final implantation | 86 Participants | 95 Participants | 9 Participants |
| Pain location Bilateral pain | 34 Participants | 44 Participants | 10 Participants |
| Pain location Unilateral pain | 56 Participants | 61 Participants | 5 Participants |
| Percentage reduction in pain during the test phase | 69.2 percentage STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.8 | 68.8 percentage STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.6 | 63.8 percentage STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9 |
| Race and Ethnicity Not Collected | — | 0 Participants | — |
| Region of Enrollment France | 91 participants | 106 participants | 15 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 41 Participants | 46 Participants | 5 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 50 Participants | 60 Participants | 10 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 2 / 106 | 0 / 106 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 5 / 106 | 1 / 106 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 36 / 106 | 10 / 106 |
Outcome results
Average Pain Score Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at 1 Year, and at 2 Years.
The pain was evaluated with a numerical scale from 0 to 10. 0 = no pain and 10 = most intense pain. This data has been provided by 71 patients at 1 year and by 70 patients at 2 years.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months.
Population: Implanted patients (de novo implants)
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Average Pain Score Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at 1 Year, and at 2 Years. | Average pain score for the past 8 days at 2 years | 4.9 units on a scale |
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Average Pain Score Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at 1 Year, and at 2 Years. | Average pain score for the past 8 days at 1 year | 4.5 units on a scale |
Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 50% of the Overall Average Pain Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at the First Follow-up Visit, at 1 Year, and 2 Years.
Percentage of patients (de novo implants) having a reduction of usual pain over the past 8 days of at least 50% at 12 and 24 months. The pain was measured with a numerical scale from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain and 10 = most intense pain). This data has been provided by 71 patients at 1 year and by 70 patients at 2 years.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months.
Population: Implanted patients (de novo implants)
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 50% of the Overall Average Pain Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at the First Follow-up Visit, at 1 Year, and 2 Years. | % patients with pain reduction >= 50% at &1 year | 34.5 percentage of patients |
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 50% of the Overall Average Pain Over the Last 8 Days, Evaluated by Numerical Scale at the First Follow-up Visit, at 1 Year, and 2 Years. | % patients with pain reduction >= 50% at 2 years | 35.7 percentage of patients |
Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Mental Score
Percentage of de novo patients with an increase of SF-12 (Short-Form health survey) mental score at 12 and 24 months. An increase of this score indicates an improvement in mental quality of life.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Percentage of de novo patients with an increase of SF-12 mental score at 12 and 24 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Mental Score | 16 Participants |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Mental Score | 17 Participants |
Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Physical Score
Percentage of de novo patients with an increase of SF-12 (Short-Form health survey) physical score at 12 and 24 months. An increase of this score indicates an improvement in physical quality of life.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Percentage of de novo patients with an increase of SF-12 at 12 and 24 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Physical Score | 30 Participants |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Evolution of Quality of Life (SF-12) - Physical Score | 38 Participants |
Evolution of the Use of Level 3 Analgesics
Mean posology of level 3 analgesics at each follow-up (at 1 year and at 2 years). The posology was estimated in oral morphine equivalent dosage. At 1 year, 14 patients had a level 3 analgesic and at 2 years 18 patients had this type of analgesic. The posology was available for respectively 4 and 16 patients
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Implanted patients (de novo implants) at 12 months and at 24 months with at least one level 3 analgesic treatment
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Evolution of the Use of Level 3 Analgesics | 67.9 MG | Standard Deviation 55.4 |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Evolution of the Use of Level 3 Analgesics | 55.6 MG | Standard Deviation 53.9 |
Evolution of the Use of Other Pain Treatments
Rate of primary implanted patients who took at least one analgesic treatment at each follow-up (at 1 year and at 2 years)
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Implanted patients (de novo implants) at 12 months and at 24 months with at least one analgesic treatment
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Evolution of the Use of Other Pain Treatments | 42 Participants |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Evolution of the Use of Other Pain Treatments | 54 Participants |
Patients' Opinion on the Evolution of Pain
\- Pain relief compared to what the patient with a de novo implant, felt before the implantation at 12 months and at 24 months.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Percentage of de novo patients for whom pain relief before the implantation was improved to very improved at 12 and 24 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Patients' Opinion on the Evolution of Pain | 49 Participants |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Patients' Opinion on the Evolution of Pain | 55 Participants |
Patients' Willingness to Restart the Treatment
Patients' willingness to restart the treatment at 12 months and at 24 months.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Percentage of de novo patients willing to restart treatment at each follow-up (at 1 year and at 2 years)
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Patients' Willingness to Restart the Treatment | 45 Participants |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Patients' Willingness to Restart the Treatment | 57 Participants |
Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale
Percentage of implanted patients (de novo implants) with an improvement of at least 30% at 12 and 24 months after inclusion for: * pain at the present time * usual pain over the past 8 days * the most severe pain in the last 8 days
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Percentage of de novo patients with an improvement of at least 30% for pain at 12 and 24 months after inclusion
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | Pain at present time | 53.7 % of patients |
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | Usual pain over the past 8 days | 54.5 % of patients |
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | The most severe pain in the last 8 days | 46.3 % of patients |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | Pain at present time | 53.6 % of patients |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | Usual pain over the past 8 days | 51.4 % of patients |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Percentage of Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) With an Improvement of at Least 30% of the Overall Average Pain, Evaluated by Numerical Scale | The most severe pain in the last 8 days | 40.6 % of patients |
Percentage of Patients With Anxiety and Depression Disorders
Evolution of the rate of patients with anxiety and depression disorders at12 and 24 months.
Time frame: From baseline until the end of the study at 24 months
Population: Percentage of de novo patients with anxiety and depression disorders at 12 and 24 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Implanted Patients (de Novo Implants) | Percentage of Patients With Anxiety and Depression Disorders | 38.9 percentage of included de novo patients |
| Percentage of de Novo Patients at 24 Months | Percentage of Patients With Anxiety and Depression Disorders | 45.6 percentage of included de novo patients |