Economic Medical Evaluation of Treatment of the Neuropathic Pain Rebel by Cortical Stimulation

All neuropathic chronicle pains are difficult to treat. Currently many patients are not relieved by electric stimulations of central nervous system, existing. Recently cortical stimulation had a development important and benefit effects are proven. In this study we evaluate medico-economic impact of this treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Neuropathic Pain Rebel Nervous System Diseases Neuralgia Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Clermont-Ferrand UH, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Presence of pain caused by lesion of central or peripheral nervous system
Pain persistent since one year at least
Pain untreated with 3 different antalgic treatments

Exclusion criteria

Pain linked t a malignant affection
patient < 18 years-old

Treatment and study plan

implantation of stimulator

Device

Primary outcomes

Cost of treatment of this pathology

Secondary outcomes

Evaluation of the pain when the electric stimulation is off or on (during one month for each one). Using Visual Analogic Scale.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Oct 19, 2005
Registry last updated: Jan 20, 2010

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