๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-03

Diabetic Neuropathy in Spinal Cord Stimulator Patients (NCT04687215)

Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Pain, Arterial Stiffness and Vascular Flow in Lower Extremities in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type II A Multidisciplinary Collaborative Prospective Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Chicago

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this study is to assess the effect Spinal Cord Stimulators have toward improving vascular changes of diabetes mellitus in patients eligible for SCS placement based on their condition of painful diabetic neuropathy; we will evaluate improving their disability and quality of life, improving micro-circulatory changes induced by Diabetes Mellitus (DM), improving macro-circulatory changes induced by DM and improving arterial stiffness of the vessels of the lower extremity.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Chicago Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Chicago Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (773) 834-5234

Email: manitescu@dacc.uchicago.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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