Spinal Cord Stimulation Versus Nerve Blocks and Physical Therapy
WithdrawnNot applicableNCT00414804
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of SCS using the Precision implantable neurostimulation device and conventional medical treatment (nerve blocks + physical therapy) in subjects with recently-diagnosed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) after some more conservative treatments have failed. There are significant numbers of patients with CRPS in whom conventional treatment is ineffective and SCS is used only as a last resort. If SCS is effective earlier in the treatment continuum, it would provide a much needed treatment alternative and increase awareness of the utility of SCS for this indication. It is also possible that early intervention with SCS may limit disease progression.
Study details
- Official title
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Versus Nerve Blocks and Physical Therapy for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Interventions
- Device: Precision SCS
- Procedure: Nerve Blocks and PT
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Start date
- 2006-12
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Total sites listed
- 0
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Be diagnosed with chronic CRPS with intractable neuropathic pain of moderate to severe intensity within the last 3-6 months. * Have failed initial treatment for CRPS, such as physical therapy alone, oral medications, and/or steroids. * Be 18 years of age or older. * Be an appropriate candidate for the surgical procedures required for SCS. * Be willing and able to comply with all study related procedures and visits. * Be capable of reading and understanding patient information materials and giving written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Have had any unsuccessful back or spine surgery that currently causes pain. * Have had any treatment for CRPS other than physical therapy, oral medications, or steroids. * Have any evidence of neurologic instability.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00414804