This study, called 'The Teaspoon Study,' is looking at different ways to use spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to block pain signals) for people with chronic back pain or radiculopathy (nerve pain). Spinal cord stimulation can help improve pain, quality of life, and reduce disability. However, it sometimes doesn't work well in the long term. This study will have participants try out different types of stimulation (tonic, burst, and multistim) without knowing which type they are receiving. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical and can be done successfully over three years. You might be able to join if you are 22 or older, speak English, have a pain rating of 6 or higher, and are already scheduled for spinal cord stimulation. This study is currently recruiting 15 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study involving 15 participants. Participants will try different types of stimulation but will not know which type they are receiving (blinded).

What's involved

Participants will undergo a structured process to evaluate different types of spinal cord stimulation.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The study will assess feasibility at 3 years.

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