Analgesic Efficacy of High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation

Analgesic Efficacy of High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation: a Placebo-controlled Study

The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of high frequency (HF SCS) stimulation and sham stimulation (Sham SCS - i.e. no stimulation) and conventional spinal cord stimulation (Conv SCS) on the patient reported global impression of change, pain intensity and health related quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• signed informed consent
• treated with spinal cord stimulation
• stable pain relief achieved

Exclusion Criteria:

• failure to give informed consent
• unable to use or understand how to handle the equipment, PGIC,VAS score or EQ-5D questionnaires.