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NCT04326192 Brown Adipose Tissue Activation by Spinal Cord Stimulation

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT04326192
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Oregon Health and Science University
Condition Pain, Back
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2021-02-19
Primary Completion 2025-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Research electrode

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2021-02-19 with a primary completion date of 2025-10.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to investigate and utilize spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as an effective approach to eliciting weight loss and potentially alleviating Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), as evidenced by increasing metabolism of adipose tissue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 21-70 years 2. Persistent neuropathic leg and back pain 3. Subjects who are already planning to undergo SCS for pain 4. Subjects who have not received a prior SCS trial for pain 5. Subjects with a BMI of 25-45, using formula; weight (lb) / \[height (in)\]2 x 703 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not considering SCS for pain 2. Forensic patient 3. Taking beta blockers 4. Weight change \> 5% within last 3 months 5. Habitual tobacco use 6. Habitual excessive alcohol use 7. Pregnancy 8. Decisionally impaired adults 9. Children 10. Neonates 11. Subjects with a BMI of \<25 or \>45

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kim Burchiel, MD

✉ burchiek@ohsu.edu

📞 503-494-4314

Principal Investigator

Kim Burchiel, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Oregon Health and Science University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04326192 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Pain, Back. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04326192 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04326192 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at burchiek@ohsu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04326192 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Portland, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04326192 clinical trial?

NCT04326192 is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University. The principal investigator is Kim Burchiel, MD at Oregon Health and Science University. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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