Optimal Stimulation Programming for Spinal Peripheral Neuromodulation

Prospective double-blinded trial of patients already implanted with SCS to determine which
programming model best controls their back and or leg pain. Baseline visit is 2 weeks after
implant. Baseline study data is collected, program #1 is started. The visit @ week 4
collects NRS and stimulator data, changes to program #2. The visit @ week 6 collect NRS and
stimulator data, and starts program #3. The visit @ week 8 collects NRS and stimulator data.
Subject chooses their preferred program from the previous 3 and uses that for the next 12
weeks. The visit @ week 20 collects NRS and stimulator data and final study visit
information.

Inclusion Criteria:

- spinal cord stimulator implant within last 3 weeks

- NRS > 6

- at least 22 years old

- patients who agree not to add or increase their pain medications during the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- patients with prior spinal cord stimulators

- pregnancy

- infusion pump

- history of substance abuse or dependency in last 6 months