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Subcutaneous Nerve Stimulation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) Patients

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Post-laminectomy Syndrome
Interventions
Device: PrimeAdvanced® neurostimulator system
Registration Number
NCT01818297
Lead Sponsor
MedtronicNeuro
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of Subcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (SQS) (also known as Peripheral Nerve Stimulation \[PNS\]) in the reduction of chronic, intractable post-surgical back pain in adults.

Detailed Description

This study is a multi-center, prospective, randomized (1:1) parallel-group design.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
137
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have persistent back pain for at least 6 months
  • Had back surgery at least 6 months ago
  • Have tried pain medications and physical therapy
  • Read and understand written English or Spanish
  • Male or non-pregnant female. If female of child-bearing potential, and if sexually active, must be using a medically-acceptable method of birth control during study participation
  • Willing and able to undergo surgical implant procedure, attend visits as scheduled, and comply with the study requirements
  • Have an expected lifespan greater than 12 months

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • Have leg pain in addition to back pain.
  • Currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in another drug and/or device study
  • Have peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, small-fiber neuropathy, or fibromyalgia
  • Have an active systemic infection or are immunocompromised
  • Will be exposed to diathermy or anticipate needing a full-body MRI scan
  • Currently have an implantable cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or neurostimulator
  • Treated with spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, an intrathecal drug delivery system or requires additional back surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TreatmentPrimeAdvanced® neurostimulator systemTreatment settings of Medtronic PrimeAdvanced® neurostimulator system implant
ControlPrimeAdvanced® neurostimulator systemControl settings of Medtronic PrimeAdvanced® neurostimulator system implant
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Back Pain Responders (Subjects Who Achieve at Least a 50% Reduction in Average Back Pain With no Increase in Prescription Pain Medications) From Baseline to Month 3 Post-device Activation.Baseline to 3 months

Number of responders in Treatment and Control groups. Subjects reported typical back pain (0=no pain, 10=worst pain) during the Baseline (BL) and Blinded Phase (M3) periods. Percentage reduction in average back pain was calculated as (BL-M3)/BL. Subjects with at least a 50% reduction in average back pain between Baseline and Month 3, with no increase in prescribed pain medications, were considered responders.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subject Satisfaction3 months

Compare difference in number of subjects satisfied with therapy between the Treatment and Control groups at Month 3. Subjects who reported they were very or somewhat satisfied with the therapy were counted as satisfied. Subjects with no satisfaction response were excluded from the analysis.

Worst Back PainBaseline to 3 months

Compare the average improvement in worst back pain from Baseline to Month 3 between the Treatment and Control groups. Subjects reported worst back pain (0 (no pain) - 10 (worst pain)) during the Baseline and Blinded Phase (Month 3) periods. Change was calculated as Baseline - Month 3, with a positive change indicating improvement in worst back pain.

Quality of Life: PhysicalBaseline to 3 months

Compare the average change in quality of life (as measured by Short Form Health Survey (SF36 v2): Physical component score (PCS)) from Baseline to Month 3 between subjects in the Treatment and Control groups. The PCS ranges from 0 (worst possible physicial quality of life) to 100 (best possible physical quality of life). Change was calculated as Month 3 - Baseline, with a positive difference indicating improvement in physical quality of life. Subjects with missing Baseline and/or Month 3 SF-36: PCS assessments were counted as no change (Month 3 - Baseline = 0).

Functional DisabilityBaseline to 3 months

Compare the difference in average improvement in disability (as measured by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)) from Baseline to Month 3 between the Treatment and Control groups. ODI ranges from 0% (no disability) -100% (greatest disability). Change is calculated as Baseline - Month 3 with a positive change indicating improvement in disability. Subjects with missing Baseline and/or Month 3 ODI assessments were counted as no change (Baseline - Month 3 = 0).

Quality of Life: MentalBaseline to 3 months

Compare the average change in quality of life (as measured by Short Form Health Survey (SF36 v2): Mental component score (MCS)) from Baseline to Month 3 between subjects in the Treatment and Control groups. The MCS ranges from 0 (worst possible mental quality of life) to 100 (best possible mental quality of life). Change was calculated as Month 3 - Baseline, with a positive difference indicating improvement in mental quality of life. Subjects with missing Baseline and/or Month 3 SF-36: MCS assessments were counted as no change (Month 3 - Baseline = 0).

Trial Locations

Locations (27)

University of Illinois at Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Columbia Interventional Pain Center, LLP

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Columbia, Missouri, United States

Mercy Medical Research Institute

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Springfield, Missouri, United States

Valley Pain Consultants

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

HOPE Research Institute

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Coastal Pain Research

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Carlsbad, California, United States

Pain Medicine Associates

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Fountain Valley, California, United States

Florida Pain Institute

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Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Advanced Medicine and Pain Management Research

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Miami, Florida, United States

Compass Research, LLC

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Orlando, Florida, United States

Emory University School of Medicine

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Willis Knighton River Cities Clinical Research Center

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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation

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Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

University Hospitals Case Medical Center

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Mayfield Clinic

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Ohio State University

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Summa Western Reserve Hospital

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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States

DNA Advanced Pain Treatment Center

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Southern Spine Institute

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Austin Pain Associates

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Cedar Park, Texas, United States

Space City Pain Specialists

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Webster, Texas, United States

Lifetree Clinical Research

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Wisconsin Health Center Surgery Center

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Greenfield, Wisconsin, United States

NYU Langone Medical Center

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New York, New York, United States

Rush University Medical Center

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Kansas Medical Center

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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