Chronic Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of neuromodulation using various stimulation paradigms in the treatment of several disorders including chronic pain.
Detailed description
Different stimulation parameters will be tried in a blinded fashion to compare efficacy.
Interventions
OTHERStimulation parameters
Different device stimulation parameters
Sponsors
Alberta Health Services, Calgary
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who are candidates for, and have been consented for, implantation of a neuromodulation device.
Exclusion criteria
* Non-English speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in baseline pain measures | 6 months | Pain outcomes measured using visual analogue scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of stimulation on quality of life | 6 months | As measured using EQ-5D-3L |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Primary ContactFady Girgis, MD
Outcome results
None listed