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Effectiveness of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System at Sub-Perception Amplitude

(WHISPER Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+25 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

To demonstrate sustained clinically significant pain relief in patients with chronic pain when using the Boston Scientific Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System at sub-perception amplitude

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Complaint of chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs
Willing and able to comply with all protocol-required procedures and assessments/evaluations; able to independently read and complete all questionnaires and assessments provided in English
Subject signed a valid, Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved informed consent form (ICF) provided in English
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Precision or Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System (Spinal Cord Stimulator)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SCS starting with sub-perception amplitudeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Precision or Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System programmed at sub-perception followed by supra-perception SCS
Group II: SCS starting with supra-perceptionActive Control1 Intervention
Precision or Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System programmed at supra-perception followed by sub-perception SCS

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
The Center for Clinical Research, LLCWinston-Salem, NC
University of Cincinnati Physicians CompanyCincinnati, OH
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA
MORE FoundationPhoenix, AZ
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Boston Scientific CorporationLead Sponsor

References