Peripheral Arterial Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with primary or idiopathic erythromelalgia (a condition causing burning pain and redness, not caused by another underlying disease)
- People aged 18 or older whose chronic pain has not responded to medical treatments for at least 6 months
- People whose pain rates at least 5 out of 10 on a pain scale at the start of the trial
- People who have successfully completed a two-week test period with a spinal cord stimulator device using standard stimulation, where pain reduced by at least 2 points on the pain scale (note: this test period involves a sensation of tingling or buzzing)
Who may not be able to join:
- People with existing health conditions that would make the procedure riskier, such as a serious infection or blood clotting problems
- People who have previously had certain spinal surgeries (specifically a laminectomy or spinal fusion in the lower-to-mid back area) where the device is usually placed
- People with unresolved mental health conditions or unusual patterns of pain behaviour
- People with unresolved issues around seeking secondary benefits, or concerns about inappropriate use of medication
- People considered unsuitable for any other reason, as determined by the study doctor (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Sasha Gulati, md prof, St. Olavs Hospital
Phone: +47 73592020
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Changes in pain
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.