Novel Stimulation Patterns to Improve the Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal of this study is to compare pain outcomes achieved by spinal cord stimulation (SCS) using time varying stimulation patterns with pain outcomes achieved by current standard of care SCS.
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Age ≥ 22
• Chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs for at least 6 months
• Baseline average daily overall pain score of \>60 (on a scale of 0-100mm) on the Visual Analog Scale related to pain of the back and/or limbs
• Failed ≥3 medically supervised treatments (i.e. pain medications, physical therapy, facet joint/medial branch nerve blocks, acupuncture), and treatment with \>2 classes of medications
• Stable pain-related medication regimen 4 weeks prior to the trial. Patients will be asked to not increase or add pain-related medication during the study period
• No back surgery within 6 months prior to Screening
• Consumed an average total daily morphine equivalent of ≤200 mg during the 30 days prior to Screening.
• Baseline Oswestry Disability Index score ≥40 and ≤80
• Eligible candidate for SCS from a psychological and psychiatric standpoint as determined within 180 days prior to Baseline Visit, per site's routine screening process
• Able to independently read and complete all questionnaires and assessments provided in English
• Female candidates of child-bearing potential agree to use contraception during the study period
• Deemed to be a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation by the PI, and a board certified pain management physician
• Willing to cooperate with study requirements