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An Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulation Pain Management System
NCT00205855 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
There are many treatment options available for the management of chronic pain . Some include, but are not limited to, over-the-counter medications, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Physical Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and nerve blocks. Historically, the mainstay of pain treatment has been pharmacotherapy. However, pharmacotherapy has varying degrees of effectiveness and is often associated with undesirable side effects. Although many patients are successfully treated, for those who fail some of these more conservative therapies the remaining option is limited to spinal cord stimulation (SCS), proven to be an effective therapy to more than half of those failing conservative treatments . Over 50% of those who have failed these more conservative methods of pain management, can now, under the guidance of a clinician utilizing SCS, have their pain levels successfully managed. SCS is a less invasive therapy that is a reversible treatment with greater long-term benefits than more permanent, radical approaches and one that deserves greater consideration in the management of chronic, intractable pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Precision SCS
Study Locations (9)
Texas
- Dallas Neurological Associates — Dallas
- River Oaks Pain Management — Houston
- Texas Back Institute — Plano
California
- California Pain Medicine Centers — Los Angeles
- Pacific Pain Treatment Center — San Francisco
Alabama
- Alabama Pain Center — Huntsville
Montana
- Yellowstone Neurological Associates — Billings
New York
- Northshore University Hospital — Syosset
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 65 participants |
| Start Date | 2003-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2005-03 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00205855
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00205855 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 65 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston Scientific Corporation, which has 120 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Precision SCS is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00205855 reports 9 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Texas, California, Alabama. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00205855 about?
NCT00205855 is a clinical study titled "An Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulation Pain Management System". There are many treatment options available for the management of chronic pain . Some include, but are not limited to, over-the-counter medications, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Physical Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and nerve blocks. Historically, the mainstay...
What is the current status of trial NCT00205855?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 65 participants. The study started on 2003-02. Estimated completion is 2005-03.
What conditions does trial NCT00205855 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Pain, Intractable, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00205855?
The interventions under investigation include: Precision SCS (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00205855?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation, which has 120 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00205855 being conducted?
This trial has 9 study locations across Alabama, California, Montana, New York, Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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