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NCT01137617 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Effect of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Pain Thresholds and Sensory Perception in Chronic Pain Patients.
A clinical trial, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 19
- Enrollment target
NCT01137617: Completed study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT01137617 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01137617 has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 19 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand how the Spinal Cord Stimulator works in relieving chronic pain. The investigators are asking subject to take part in this study because who are chronic pain patients who already have a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) in place. The investigators hypothesize that chronic pain patients will have higher heat pain threshold and heat pain tolerance over the painful areas with the SCS on. QST (Quantitative Sensory Testing, a heat/cold simulation test) might be an objective helpful tool for prudent patient selection for an expensive and invasive procedure for future SCS placement.
Primary Outcome
WS threshold is a type of Quantitative Sensory Test (QST). A contact thermode was attached to the subject's painful area that has SCS coverage. The thermode increased by 1°C/sec from a baseline of 32°C. Subjects were instructed to stop stimulation when they first perceived a warm sensation. Subjects performed this test with their SCS off and again with their SCS on.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 19 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-12-20 |
What the finished NCT01137617 record still lists
NCT01137617 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 19 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.
NCT01137617 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01137617 about?
NCT01137617 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Pain Thresholds and Sensory Perception in Chronic Pain Patients.". The purpose of this study is to better understand how the Spinal Cord Stimulator works in relieving chronic pain. The investigators are asking subject to take part in this study because who are chronic pain patients who already have a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) in place. The investigators hypoth...
What is the current status of trial NCT01137617?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2010-06. Estimated completion is 2016-12-20.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01137617?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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