Trial Outcomes & Findings for Spinal Cord Stimulation With Precision® System Versus Reoperation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (NCT NCT01036529)

NCT ID: NCT01036529

Last Updated: 2020-11-16

Results Overview

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

28 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3, 6- and 12- months post-index procedure

Results posted on

2020-11-16

Participant Flow

Subjects were recruited for participation from February 2010 to June 2012.

A total of 274 subjects were screened for participation.After screening, 75 subjects were eligible for participation. Of the eligible subjects, 47 declined randomization. A total of 28 subjects were randomized.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator Intervention
Back Surgery
Discectomy, laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion with or without instrumentation
Overall Study
STARTED
13
15
Overall Study
Baseline Visit
10
13
Overall Study
Index Procedure
10
11
Overall Study
3 Month Follow-up
7
9
Overall Study
6 Month Follow-up
6
7
Overall Study
12 Month Follow-up
4
3
Overall Study
Requested Crossover
1
2
Overall Study
Crossover to Other Group
1
1
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
13
15

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator Intervention
Back Surgery
Discectomy, laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion with or without instrumentation
Overall Study
Adverse Event
0
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
1
Overall Study
Physician Decision
1
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
1
Overall Study
Sponsor study termination
11
12

Baseline Characteristics

Spinal Cord Stimulation With Precision® System Versus Reoperation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator
n=11 Participants
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Back Surgery
n=14 Participants
Discectomy, laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion with or without instrumentation
Total
n=25 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
52.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 • n=5 Participants
57 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.3 • n=7 Participants
54.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6- and 12- months post-index procedure

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator
n=7 Participants
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Back Surgery
n=9 Participants
Discectomy, laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion with or without instrumentation
Proportion of Subjects Showing ≥50% Self-reported Leg Pain Relief From Baseline Without Request for Crossover to the Other Treatment
12 month (4 subjects for Stim, 3 subjects Surgery)
1.0 proportion of participants
0.33 proportion of participants
Proportion of Subjects Showing ≥50% Self-reported Leg Pain Relief From Baseline Without Request for Crossover to the Other Treatment
3 Month (7 subject Stimulation, 9 Subjects Surger)
0.86 proportion of participants
0.44 proportion of participants
Proportion of Subjects Showing ≥50% Self-reported Leg Pain Relief From Baseline Without Request for Crossover to the Other Treatment
6 Month (6 subjects for Stimulation and Surgery)
0.5 proportion of participants
0.5 proportion of participants

Adverse Events

Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Back Surgery

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator
n=13 participants at risk
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Back Surgery
n=15 participants at risk
Discectomy, laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion with or without instrumentation
Nervous system disorders
Radicular Pain
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infection
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Retention
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Sternal Fracture
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator
n=13 participants at risk
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Back Surgery
n=15 participants at risk
Discectomy, laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion with or without instrumentation
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
15.4%
2/13 • Number of events 2
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck Pain
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Nervous system disorders
Neuralgia
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
General disorders
Implant site haematoma
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
General disorders
Implant site pain
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site pain
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site pruritis
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
0.00%
0/15
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Infections and infestations
Wound infection staphylococcal
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
0.00%
0/13
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1
The adverse events for all subjects (including cross-over subjects) were collected within the group that each subject was originally randomized.

Additional Information

Valerie Lucero-Cimmarusti

Boston Scientific

Phone: 661-949-4745

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place