Neurostimulation for Treatment of Chronic Upper Limb Pain After Brachial Plexus Injury

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to see how much pain intensity is affected by high frequency spinal cord stimulation therapy in individuals with serious brachial plexus injury.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age > 18 years old

Neuropathic pain of the upper limb ≥ 3 months following brachial plexus avulsion injury.

Patients must be planned to undergo implantation of high-frequency spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain due to brachial plexus avulsion injury.

Disqualifiers

Pain that is non-neuropathic as defined by DN4 score <4.

Pregnant at the time of consideration for implant or planning to become pregnant during the study duration.

Active substance use disorder of any kind.

Active tobacco use.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

20 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group

Sponsors and collaborators