Investigating how kHz spinal cord stimulation affects temperature and pain control
kHz frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation: Novel Temperature-Based Mechanisms of Action
This study is looking at how a special type of spinal cord stimulation can help manage pain by possibly warming up the tissue in your body, and it aims to find out if this warming effect can improve pain relief for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10842371 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the mechanisms behind kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and its potential to manage pain. The team will develop advanced tools to model how this stimulation affects tissue temperature, which may play a crucial role in its effectiveness. By using a combination of computer modeling and testing in a swine model, the researchers aim to determine if kHz SCS can raise tissue temperature by 0.5-2 degrees Celsius, which could lead to new insights into pain management techniques. Patients may benefit from a better understanding of how this technology works and its implications for pain relief.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain who may benefit from spinal cord stimulation therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience chronic pain or those who are not candidates for spinal cord stimulation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients using spinal cord stimulation.
How similar studies have performed: While spinal cord stimulation is a well-established treatment, the specific mechanisms of kHz SCS are still being explored, making this research both innovative and necessary.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- City College of New York — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bikson, Marom — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Bikson, Marom
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.