Economic Medical Evaluation of Treatment of the Neuropathic Pain Rebel by Cortical Stimulation

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Neuropathic Pain Rebel

• Registration Number: NCT00241566
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Brief Summary

All neuropathic chronicle pains are difficult to treat. Currently many patients are not relieved by electric stimulations of central nervous system, existing. Recently cortical stimulation had a development important and benefit effects are proven. In this study we evaluate medico-economic impact of this treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-08
• Study First Submitted: 2005-10-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-10-18
• Study First Posted: 2005-10-19
• Primary Completion: 2007-08
• Study Completion: 2007-12
• Status Verified: 2010-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-01-19
• Last Update Posted: 2010-01-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

• Presence of pain caused by lesion of central or peripheral nervous system
• Pain persistent since one year at least
• Pain untreated with 3 different antalgic treatments

Exclusion Criteria

• Pain linked t a malignant affection
• patient < 18 years-old

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cost of treatment of this pathology

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluation of the pain when the electric stimulation is off or on (during one month for each one). Using Visual Analogic Scale.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Clermont-Ferrand UH; 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France

Neurosurgery - Henri Mondor Hospital; 🇫🇷 Créteil, Ile de France, France