A Study to Compare HF10 Therapy Combined with Conventional Medical Management (CMM) to CMM Alone in the Treatment of Non-Surgical Refractory Back Pain

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to document the safety, clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of high-frequency HF10™ Therapy, delivered through the Senza system, in subjects with chronic refractory back pain (with or without leg pain) who are not considered candidates for spine surgery. This study is a multi-center, prospective, randomized study to compare the two treatment groups.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have been diagnosed with chronic, refractory axial low back pain with a neuropathic component and are not eligible for spine surgery.
  • Have not had any surgery for back or leg pain, or any surgery resulting in back or leg pain.
  • Qualifying pain score.
  • Be on stable pain medications, as determined by the Investigator.
  • Be willing and capable of giving informed consent.
  • Be willing and able to comply with study-related requirements, procedures and visits.
  • Be capable of subjective evaluation, able to read and understand written questionnaires in the local language and are able to read, understand and sign the written inform consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have a diagnosed back condition with inflammatory causes of back pain, serious spinal pathology and/or neurological disorders.
  • Have a medical condition or pain in other area(s), not intended to be treated in this study.
  • Any diagnosis or known condition that can impact reporting of study outcomes as determined by the Investigator.
  • Be benefitting within 30 days prior to enrollment from an interventional procedure to treat back and/or leg pain.
  • Have any addictions as determined by the Investigator.
  • Have an existing drug pump and/or SCS system or another active implantable device such as a pacemaker.
  • Have prior experience with neuromodulation devices.
  • Other general exclusions applicable for SCS devices.
  • Be involved in an injury claim under current litigation.
  • Have a pending or approved worker's compensation claim.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Markus Bendel, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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