Trial Outcomes & Findings for DTM (TM) Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Study (NCT NCT04601454)

NCT ID: NCT04601454

Last Updated: 2023-02-24

Results Overview

To characterize changes in overall (back and leg) pain intensity. Pain will be assessed using a VAS (0-10 cm) with 0 cm meaning "no pain" and 10 cm meaning "worst pain imaginable". Overall pain is defined as a combination of back and leg pain, but not pain from other body parts. Subjects will be asked to report their average pain intensity that is related to their SCS device treatment "in the last 24 hours" by marking a line perpendicular to the VAS line at the point that represents their pain intensity.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

57 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to 3 Months

Results posted on

2023-02-24

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters.
Overall Study
STARTED
57
Overall Study
Completed Per Protocol at the 12 Month Visit
27
Overall Study
COMPLETED
32
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
25

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

DTM (TM) Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=57 Participants
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters.
Age, Continuous
63.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.93 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
33 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
53 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
54 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
57 participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 Months

To characterize changes in overall (back and leg) pain intensity. Pain will be assessed using a VAS (0-10 cm) with 0 cm meaning "no pain" and 10 cm meaning "worst pain imaginable". Overall pain is defined as a combination of back and leg pain, but not pain from other body parts. Subjects will be asked to report their average pain intensity that is related to their SCS device treatment "in the last 24 hours" by marking a line perpendicular to the VAS line at the point that represents their pain intensity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=32 Participants
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters per protocol. Outcome measures were provided at baseline and 3 month visits and compared. Difference in VAS was calculated such that a negative value indicates a reduction in pain related to the VAS from baseline.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
-3.9 Centimeter
Standard Deviation 2.45

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Month

Population: Frequencies reported represent the range of the sum of active programs across all subjects. Patients analyzed included those who completed the study per protocol at the 12 month visit.

To characterize programming parameters associated with energy use. Subject's programmed frequency settings will be summarized using the minimum and maximum frequency across all subjects. Programming methodology for this study included up to four active program frequencies for each subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=27 Participants
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters per protocol. Outcome measures were provided at baseline and 3 month visits and compared. Difference in VAS was calculated such that a negative value indicates a reduction in pain related to the VAS from baseline.
Programming Parameters: Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Range Minimum
250.0 Hertz (Hz)
Programming Parameters: Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Range Maximum
300.0 Hertz (Hz)

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Month

Population: Pulse Width in microseconds (µs) reported represent the range of active programs across all subjects. Patients analyzed included those who completed the study per protocol at the 12 month visit.

To characterize programming parameters associated with energy use. Subject's programmed Pulse Width settings will be summarized using the minimum and maximum Pulse Width across all subjects. Programming methodology for this study included up to four active program frequencies for each subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=27 Participants
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters per protocol. Outcome measures were provided at baseline and 3 month visits and compared. Difference in VAS was calculated such that a negative value indicates a reduction in pain related to the VAS from baseline.
Programming Parameters: Pulse Width in Microseconds (µs)
Range Minimum
200.0 microseconds (µs)
Programming Parameters: Pulse Width in Microseconds (µs)
Range Maximum
200.0 microseconds (µs)

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Month

Population: Amplitude (intensity) in milliamp (mA) reported represent the range of active programs across all subjects. Patients analyzed included those who completed the study per protocol at the 12 month visit.

To characterize programming parameters associated with energy use. Subject's programmed Amplitude settings will be summarized using the minimum and maximum Amplitude across all subjects. Programming methodology for this study included up to four active program frequencies for each subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=27 Participants
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters per protocol. Outcome measures were provided at baseline and 3 month visits and compared. Difference in VAS was calculated such that a negative value indicates a reduction in pain related to the VAS from baseline.
Programming Parameters: Amplitude (Intensity) in Milliamp (mA)
Range Minimum
0.70 milliamp (mA)
Programming Parameters: Amplitude (Intensity) in Milliamp (mA)
Range Maximum
7.3 milliamp (mA)

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Month

Population: Impedance (ohms) reported represent the range of active programs across all subjects. Patients analyzed included those who completed the study per protocol at the 12 month visit.

To characterize programming parameters associated with energy use. Subject's programmed Impedance settings will be summarized using the minimum and maximum Impedance across all subjects. Programming methodology for this study included up to four active program frequencies for each subject.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=27 Participants
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters per protocol. Outcome measures were provided at baseline and 3 month visits and compared. Difference in VAS was calculated such that a negative value indicates a reduction in pain related to the VAS from baseline.
Programming Parameters: Impedance Range in Ohms
Range Minimum
670.0 ohms
Programming Parameters: Impedance Range in Ohms
Range Maximum
2,020.0 ohms

Adverse Events

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=57 participants at risk
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters.
Infections and infestations
Implant site infection
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Spinal Cord Stimulation
n=57 participants at risk
Enrolled subjects are implanted with a rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system that is activated and programmed to on-label parameters. Spinal Cord Stimulation System: Implanted rechargeable neurostimulation system (neurostimulator and leads) with on-label stimulation parameters.
General disorders
Medical device site oedema
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
General disorders
Medical device site pain
3.5%
2/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site complication
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Incision site swelling
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Groin pain
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Product Issues
Lead dislodgement
3.5%
2/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
3.5%
2/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal Pain
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
1.8%
1/57 • Adverse events will be collected throughout the study duration, starting at the time of signing the informed consent through the subjects12 month visit, or study completion.
All device-related, procedure-related, and therapy-related adverse events will be considered reportable for this study. Adverse events will be collected on an Adverse Event Case Report Form.

Additional Information

DTM-LE Clinical Research Study Team

Medtronic

Phone: 763-514-4000

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place