Study details
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Closed-Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Chronic Pain
University of California, San Francisco
NCT IDNCT04144972ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
12
Study length
about 11 years
Ages
22–80
Locations
1 site in CA
About this study
This trial is testing a new type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) device that targets multiple areas in the brain. The goal is to provide more effective and lasting pain relief compared to traditional DBS methods.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Use Medtronic Summit RC+S or Percept RC
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low13%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Secondary: Neuropathic Pain Questionnaire, Quantitative Sensory Testing Pain Threshold, Short Form 36 Health Survey
Devices
implantable
Body systems
Neurology