Helping patients with persistent spinal pain return to work

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This multicenter randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a personalized biopsychosocial rehabilitation program designed to help patients with Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II (PSPS-T2) return to work after spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implantation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the personalized rehabilitation program or usual care, with the primary goal of assessing differences in work ability post-treatment. Secondary objectives include improvements in functional capacity, pain relief, health-related quality of life, and mental health outcomes. The study will be conducted across multiple centers in Belgium.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II (PSPS-T2)
* Chronic pain as a result of PSPS-T2 that exists for at least 6 months with a pain intensity of at least 4/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale, refractory to conservative treatment.
* Dutch speaking persons
* Patient has been informed of the study procedures and has given written informed consent
* Patient willing to comply with study protocol including attending the study visits

Exclusion Criteria:

* Suffering from another chronic illness characterised by chronic generalized widespread pain (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, scleroderma).
* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• UZ Gent
  Ghent, Belgium Recruiting
• Jessa Ziekenhuis
  Hasselt, Belgium Recruiting
• Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
  Jette, Belgium Recruiting
• AZ Nikolaas
  Sint-Niklaas, Belgium Not yet recruiting
• AZ Turnhout
  Turnhout, Belgium Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Maarten Moens, Prof. dr.
• Email: stimulusresearchgroup@gmail.com
• Phone: +3224775514

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.