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NCT03029884 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Closed-loop Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Refractory Neuropathic Pain

A NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD.

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
4
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03029884 is a NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03029884, a NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
4 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise as a new option for patients suffering from treatment-resistant chronic pain, but current technology is unable to reliably achieve long-term pain symptom relief. A "one-size-fits-all" approach of continuous, 24/7 brain stimulation has helped patients with some movement disorders, but the key to reducing pain may be the activation of stimulation only when needed, as this may help keep the brain from adapting to stimulation effects. By expanding the technological capabilities of an investigative brain stimulation device, the investigators will enable the delivery of stimulation only when pain signals in the brain are high, and then test whether this more personalized stimulation leads to reliable symptom relief for chronic pain patients over extended periods of time.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Sham Stimulation
  • DEVICE Open-Loop DBS
  • DEVICE Closed-Loop DBS

Study Locations (1)

California

  • University of California - San Francisco

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 4 participants
Start Date 2017-10-28
Est. Completion 2026-06
Phase NA

Sponsor

Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03029884

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03029884 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The listed sponsor is Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Sham Stimulation is the first listed.

NCT03029884 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03029884 about?

NCT03029884 is a clinical study titled "Closed-loop Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Refractory Neuropathic Pain". Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise as a new option for patients suffering from treatment-resistant chronic pain, but current technology is unable to reliably achieve long-term pain symptom relief. A "one-size-fits-all" approach of continuous, 24/7 brain stimulation has helped patients with s...

What is the current status of trial NCT03029884?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2017-10-28. Estimated completion is 2026-06.

What conditions does trial NCT03029884 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Injuries, Phantom Limb Pain, Post-Stroke Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03029884?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham Stimulation (DEVICE), Open-Loop DBS (DEVICE), Closed-Loop DBS (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03029884?

This trial is sponsored by Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03029884 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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