Long-term efficacy of 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation in managing painful diabetic neuropathy: A post-study survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the longer-term efficacy of 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in managing painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) in a routine clinical setting after the transition from the 24-month SENZA-PDN study.

Methods

We contacted 142 participants who completed 24 months of postimplantation follow-up in the former randomized controlled trial (SENZA-PDN). Of these, 57 consented and responded to this longer-term post-study survey. Outcomes assessed included pain relief, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measured using the EuroQol 5-Dimensional 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument, Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), HbA1c, and weight.

Results

Our survey captured patient-reported outcomes at a median of 4.1 years after implantation of a permanent 10 kHz SC

SUBMITTER: Petersen EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004347 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature