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High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation at 10 kHz for the Treatment of Nonsurgical Refractory Back Pain: Design of a Pragmatic, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Author: CalodneyAaron, CarawayDavid, CherryTaissa, GlinerBradford, KapuralLeonardo, LadShivanand P, PatelNaresh, PilitsisJulie, Province-AzaldeRose, SubbaroyanJeyakumar, WuChengyuan

Clinical Trial ProtocolA plan for conducting a clinical trial. It describes in detail the purpose, design, methodology, and statistical considerations of the trial, ensuring the transparency and consistency of the trial.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Pragmatic Clinical TrialA trial conducted in a real-world clinical setting. It evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in everyday healthcare environments.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a treatment that has been shown to reduce chronic back and leg pain for some people who have had back surgery that didn't work. However, many people with chronic back pain haven't had surgery or aren't good candidates for it, and standard treatments don't provide enough relief. We need more research to see if SCS can help people with chronic back pain who haven't had surgery.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been shown to provide pain relief for chronic back and leg pain due to failed back surgery syndrome. But many patients with chronic back pain have not had major back surgery or are not good candidates for surgery, and conventional medical management (CMM) provides l...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7891432/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation: A New Oasis for Chronic Back Pain

The search for effective treatments for chronic back pain is a journey through a vast and often unforgiving desert. This study, like a caravan of researchers, explores the potential of high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as a treatment for non-surgical refractory back pain (NSRBP). NSRBP is a challenging condition that often leaves patients with limited relief from conventional medical management. This study seeks to provide a roadmap for a pragmatic, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of SCS for NSRBP.

High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation: A New Path in the Desert of Pain

The researchers, like explorers navigating uncharted territories, are embarking on a rigorous study to evaluate the effectiveness of high-frequency SCS for NSRBP. The study will involve multiple centers and will use a randomized controlled trial design to compare the outcomes of SCS to conventional medical management. The results of this study, like a shimmering oasis, could potentially provide a new treatment option for those suffering from NSRBP.

A Hopeful Journey: Seeking Relief for Chronic Back Pain

This research, like a camel carrying a precious load of hope, is on a quest to find relief for those with chronic back pain. By investigating the potential of high-frequency SCS, the study could pave the way for a new oasis of pain management strategies. It's important to remember that this study is still in progress, and the results are not yet conclusive. But the potential for finding a new and effective treatment for NSRBP is a beacon of hope in the desert of chronic pain.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The pursuit of a cure for chronic back pain is like a long and arduous journey across the desert. This study, like a camel carrying a precious load of hope, is seeking to find a new and effective treatment for NSRBP. The results of this research could potentially provide a new oasis of relief for those suffering from this debilitating condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2021-07-19
  2. Date Revised 2021-07-19
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

33463027

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7891432

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