Understanding how spinal cord stimulation helps manage chronic pain
CRCNS: Model-Based Characterization of spinal cord stimulation for pain
This study is looking at how well spinal cord stimulation can help people with chronic pain who haven't found relief from other treatments, and it will involve some participants receiving a placebo to see how the treatment really works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10641966 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as a treatment for chronic pain, particularly for patients who have not found relief from conventional therapies. The study will involve a placebo-controlled approach to better understand how SCS works and its potential benefits. By assessing pain processing in the spinal cord and brain, researchers aim to clarify the mechanisms behind SCS and its impact on pain relief. Patients participating in this research will undergo SCS treatment while their pain responses are carefully monitored and analyzed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who experience chronic pain and have not responded well to other treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain or those who have not yet tried conventional pain management therapies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more effective treatment option for individuals suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using neurostimulation therapies for pain management, indicating that this approach may lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lempka, Scott F — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lempka, Scott F
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.