Sensory Spinal Cord Stimulation

Generating Artificial Sensory Perceptions Using Spinal Cord Stimulation

The purpose of this research study is to identify sensations that can be evoked with spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and to understand how these sensations change when stimulation parameters are modified.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female patients 18-85 years old
• Undergoing SCS implantation for treatment of chronic pain
• Subjects with ability to walk 10m without assistance
• Provides written consent for the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with high risk of falling
• Refusal to participate in study
• Subjects lacking consent capacity