A High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation PET-CT Scan Study

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

22 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-02-09

Study Completion Date

2020-01-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to investigate the clinical response to Spinal Cord Stimulation frequency parameters: 40Hz, 4000Hz and 10000Hz and explore the brain imaging changes using PET-CT scans. The response to these stimulator settings on health related quality of life will also be measured using validated questionnaires.

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Detailed Description

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Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a treatment option for people suffering with chronic neuropathic back and leg pain. Conventionally, patients receiving SCS are provided with tonic stimulation parameters, where the frequency of electrical pulses is set at 40-60Hz. The major side effect of tonic SCS parameters is the onset of paraesthesia, a tingling or pins and needles sensation within the target region, which can cause discomfort for some patients. However, newer methods include high-frequency stimulation (HF) which is able to provide paraesthesia free stimulation, ultimately providing better patient tolerability. HF stimulation is widely offered to patients with SCS as part of routine clinical practice. However, the effect on pathways in the brain remains to be characterised. This study therefore aims to investigate the clinical response to three frequency parameters 40Hz, 4000Hz and 10000Hz and also explore the brain imaging changes using PET-CT scans. The response to these stimulator settings on health related quality of life will also be measured using validated questionnaires.

20 patients who are deemed suitable for SCS as part of NICE guidelines 159 pathway will be recruited for the study. All patients will have a baseline PET-CT scan and undergo first stage of SCS where they will be offered tonic 40Hz settings as part of trial stimulation. If successful (\>50% improvement in pain scores) patients will be offered second stage and continue to receive 40Hz stimulation for 4 weeks. After a second PET-CT scan they are randomised to receive either 4000Hz or 10000Hz stimulation for 4 more weeks, then cross-over treatment for another 4 weeks. PET-CT scans will be performed between each level of stimulation and at the end of the study (4 in total).

Conditions

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Neuropathic Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Single-blind crossover design

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Spinal Cord Stimulation 4000Hz

Patients will trial Spinal Cord Stimulation 4000Hz for 4 weeks. PET/CT scan will be conducted at the end of this period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL