Peripheral Nerve Stimulation With the SPRINT® System in Chronic PSIJC Pain (NCT07166952)
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation With the SPRINT® System in Chronic Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Chronic lower back pain is a significant cause of disability, affecting 21-68% of people 60 years of age and older (source). Of these cases, 15-30% are attributed to posterior sacroiliac joint complex (PSIJC) pain (source), making it a target for treatment. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) is a procedure that involves the placement of a lead under the skin with local anesthetic and electrically stimulating designated spinal nerves that deliver pain signals to the brain. It has emerged as a promising alternative to drug, injection, and radioablative therapies. Its use has been supported by previous studies of subjects who received permanent neurostimulation and experienced benefits such as decreased sensation of pain and perceived level of disability. SPRINT is a minimally invasive PNS system of interest due to its ability to provide long-term pain relief after temporary administration of PNS. The aim of this study is to understand whether the FDA-cleared SPRINT PNS system is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic PSIJC pain. This prospective clinical study will assess 10 subjects that meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria across 5 separate time points- 1.) Screening; 2.) Procedure within 3 months of screening; 3.) 12-day post-procedure follow-up; 4.) 3-month post-procedure follow-up; 5.) 3-Month post lead removal follow-up. The subjects will be required to complete physical examinations, and VAS and ODI questionnaires at timepoints 3, 4, and 5.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 18 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 (2 Sites)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (843) 876-2211
Email: mockl@musc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.