๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-08

A Prospective Evaluation of Spinal Cord Induced Muscle Stimulation (MuscleSCS) for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT07215104)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Saint Francis Hospital

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

This study is a prospective, multi-center study designed to compare the safety and efficacy of spinal cord induced muscle stimulation (MuscleSCS) for the treatment of chronic low back pain.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: WVUM/Thomas Hospitals (Saint Francis Hospital) Spine and Nerve Center โ€” Charleston, West Virginia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

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

  • WVUM/Thomas Hospitals (Saint Francis Hospital) Spine and Nerve Center โ€” Charleston, West Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (304) 347-6144

Email: amelia.young3@wvumedicine.org

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—