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Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Back Pain

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by SPR Therapeutics, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Chronic low back pain
Chronic low back pain
Must not have
Prior lumbar surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6-months after sot, 9-months after sot, 12-months after sot, 18-months after sot, 24 months after sot
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare two treatments for back pain, one standard and one involving electrical stimulation.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with chronic low back pain. Participants should not have a BMI over 40, any previous lumbar surgery, implanted electronic devices, or be pregnant.
What is being tested?
The study compares standard treatments for back pain to the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System which delivers electrical stimulation to nerves in the lower back and is FDA-cleared for up to 60 days use.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of the SPRINT PNS system may include discomfort at the stimulation site, skin irritation, and temporary pain increase. Standard care side effects vary based on specific treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have long-term lower back pain.
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I have had lower back pain for a long time.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have had surgery on my lower back before.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6-months after sot, 9-months after sot, 12-months after sot, 18-months after sot, 24 months after sot
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6-months after sot, 9-months after sot, 12-months after sot, 18-months after sot, 24 months after sot for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Reduction in average pain intensity
Study-Related Adverse Events (AEs)
Secondary study objectives
Change in analgesic medication usage
Change in health-related quality of life
Durability of reductions in pain intensity
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Group 1: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)Active Control1 Intervention
Subjects in Group 1 will have leads placed in their lower back. These subjects will then use the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System and will receive electrical stimulation for 8 weeks.
Group II: Group 2: Standard Interventional Management (Standard of Care)Active Control1 Intervention
Subjects in Group 2 will receive the standard of care. Group 2 subjects may be able to crossover to receive PNS after 12 months from start of treatment (Visit 16).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

SPR Therapeutics, Inc.Lead Sponsor
11 Previous Clinical Trials
545 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Back Pain
166 Patients Enrolled for Back Pain
United States Department of DefenseFED
908 Previous Clinical Trials
333,450 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Back Pain
309 Patients Enrolled for Back Pain

Media Library

SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System (Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04246281 — N/A
Back Pain Research Study Groups: Group 1: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), Group 2: Standard Interventional Management (Standard of Care)
Back Pain Clinical Trial 2023: SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04246281 — N/A
SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System (Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04246281 — N/A
Back Pain Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04246281 — N/A
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