Evaluation of the Nervonik Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Device for Chronic Pain
Official title: Early Feasibility of the Nervonik Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Device
Run by Nervonik · NCT06772142 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that stimulates nerves to see if it can help people with severe chronic pain in their knee, elbow, or shoulder feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nervonik Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Panama City, Provincia de Panamá) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 27, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06772142 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with chronic knee, elbow, or shoulder pain rated at least 5 out of 10.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with escalating pain or those not currently receiving stable pain management may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the Nervonik peripheral nerve stimulation device in patients suffering from chronic severe pain in the knee, elbow, or shoulder. It consists of two cohorts: the first cohort will test the device temporarily for up to 8 hours to assess pain relief, while the second cohort will include patients who find the temporary device effective and opt for a permanent implant. The study aims to gather data on the effectiveness of this neurostimulator in alleviating chronic pain symptoms. A total of 30 patients will participate in this multicenter, prospective evaluation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could provide significant pain relief for patients suffering from chronic nerve-related pain.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel, similar studies on peripheral nerve stimulation have shown promising results in pain management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject is between 18 to 80 years of age at the time of enrollment. 2. Subject has been diagnosed with knee, arm, or shoulder chronic pain (NRS of at least 5 out of 10). 3. Post-surgical/post-traumatic peripheral neuralgia including but not limited to pain due to peripheral nerve injury, post-surgical scar formation, nerve entrapment; Mononeuropathy, specified or unspecified or in diseases classified elsewhere; Other neuralgia or neuropathic pain 4. Subject is willing to cooperate with the study requirements including, compliance with the study procedures and completion of all study visits. 5. Subject reported stable pain (non-escalating) for 60 days prior to signing informed consent. 6. Subject is currently receiving CMM and has had stable pain medication use and dosage for 30 days prior to signing informed consent. 7. Subject is psychologically qualified to receive a peripheral nerve stimulator as per the clinician's standard clinical practice and judgment and does not have clinically relevant psychological condition(s) that would interfere with their ability to accurately report outcomes or complete study procedures. 8. Subject has demonstrated the ability to appropriately place the wearable in the location where the IPG is most likely to be implanted. Alternatively, subject is able to appropriately use the relief belt and/or limb cuff to keep the wearable in place. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject currently has an active implantable medical device such as a drug pump, spinal cord stimulator, peripheral nerve stimulator, sacral nerve stimulator, deep brain stimulator, and/or cardiac pacemaker. 2. Subject has previously failed PNS or Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) or Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) therapy (trial or permanent implant). See note below. 3. Pain is completely absent at rest. 4. Patient has clinical evidence of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), peripheral neuralgia of metabolic origin, post-herpetic neuralgia, biochemical evidence of a metabolic or genetic neuropathy (e.g., Charcot'- Marie- Tooth Disease) or mixed motor/sensory polyneuropathy. 5. Subject has a medical condition that would prevent them from participating in the current study per investigator's or medical monitor's judgment. 6. Subject has had a successful (≥ 50% pain relief) interventional procedure within the past 3 months to treat the same pain condition(s) being examined in this study including, nerve blocks. 7. Uncontrolled depression or uncontrolled psychiatric disorders 8. Subject is currently participating in another clinical investigation with an active treatment arm. 9. Subject is allergic or sensitive to materials used in the device components including, skin adhesives or does not tolerate the wearable aspect of the device. 10. Subject has pending or ongoing legal issues (including unresolved worker's compensation claims or equivalent) or other conflicting secondary gain issues related to their chronic pain condition. 11. Subject has a current diagnosis of a coagulation disorder, bleeding diathesis, or progressive peripheral vascular disease that has not been medically corrected. 12. Subject has an active systemic infection. 13. Subject is unable to read and/or write in Spanish or give informed consent. 14. Subject has a life expectancy of less than 1 year 15. Subject has an active malignant neoplasm (metastatic or local) or evidence of paraneoplastic syndrome. 16. Subject with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, showing signs of diabetic neuropathy, as evidenced by a neurological exam and a HbA1c test. 17. Subject has evidence of an alcohol or drug dependency within the last 6 months prior to enrollment. 18. Subject is pregnant (if female and sexually active, subject must be using a reliable form of birth control, be surgically sterile or be at least 1 year post-menopausal). 19. Subject is nursing/breastfeeding. 20. Subject is on ≥90 mg-morphine equivalents per 24 hours. Recommend 60. 21. Subject has undergone an ablative treatment of the target peripheral nerve, or proximal nerve trunk giving rise to the target nerve, or dorsal roots (and DRGs) that ultimately make up the target nerve. No ablative procedures directed at the spinal cord, dorsal roots, or peripheral nerve(s) being treated in the study. To note, subjects who have undergone RF ablation of the dorsal rami, cool pulsed RF of the facet innervation may be considered for enrollment
Where it's running
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Hospital Punta Pacifica
Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Depatment Chairman, Neurology
- Email: dr.ricardo.bermudez@gmail.com
- Phone: 5072048000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.