High-Density in Spinal Cord stimulation: Virtual Expert Registry (DISCOVER): Study Protocol for a Prospective Observational Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a proven and effective treatment for neuropathic pain conditions such as failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). The hypothesis that different settings for SCS parameters activate unique, pain-relieving mechanisms has boosted the development of various SCS paradigms. High density spinal cord stimulation (HD-SCS) is one of those promising, novel stimulation forms characterized by subthreshold stimulation, delivering more pulses per second and a higher pulse density to the spinal cord than conventional SCS.

Objectives

The aim of DISCOVER is to gather evidence about the effectiveness, feasibility, and (possible) side effects of HD stimulation.

Methods

The prospective, non-interventional, multi-center, clinical study, DISCOVER, is

SUBMITTER: De Jaeger M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5800302 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature