Improving Pain Management Via Spinal Cord Stimulation and Blood Pressure Reduction (NCT04676399)
Improving Pain Management Via Spinal Cord Stimulation and Blood Pressure Reduction (PASSION Study)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study (PASSION study) is to monitor symptoms of chronic pain before and after 2 weeks of a standard drug commonly used to treat elevated blood pressure compared with 2 weeks of placebo (crossover design) so that we may better understand how blood pressure affects your level of pain. This study is not testing an experimental drug.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The Marc A. Asher Comprehensive Spine Center at the Kansas University Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas
Age range: 40 Years to 79 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The Marc A. Asher Comprehensive Spine Center at the Kansas University Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.