Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back Pain
Therapeutic Mechanisms of Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Blood Pressure
Low Back Pain
Hypertension
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 89
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with chronic low back pain and high blood pressure. Participants will receive a treatment called epidural spinal cord stimulation and will need to visit a research lab and provide blood samples.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 89 years old
- I have had chronic pain for more than 3 months
- I am willing to visit a research lab
- I am willing to have my blood drawn
- I can provide written consent
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of neurological disease
- I have had a stroke
- I currently have cancer
- I cannot comply with the study protocol
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study in patients undergoing routine care epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is to determine 1) whether SCS reduces arterial blood pressure (BP) in patients which chronic low back pain and hypertension, 2) whether higher baseline BP (i.e., hypertension) predicts reductions in pain following SCS, and finally 3) whether different SCS waveforms elicits stimulus-evoked compound…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male or Female, age 18-89
2. Chronic pain for more than 3 months
3. Willing to visit a research lab
4. Willing to undergo a blood draw
5. Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
1. History of neurological disease (e.g., dementias, Parkinson's)
2. History…
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