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2025-12-24 @ 10:08 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-02-13 @ 12:34 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04598035
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-08-07
First Post:
2020-10-07
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Hypertension in Patients With Neuropathic Pain
Sponsor:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Hypertension in Patients With Neuropathic Pain
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
ESCAPE
Brief Summary:
The purpose of the ESCAPE Study is to determine the extent to which epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) reduces arterial blood pressure (BP) in patients which chronic low back pain and hypertension. We also aim to determine the extent to which higher baseline BP (i.e., hypertension) predicts reductions in pain following SCS implant. This is an observational study of patients undergoing an implantation of a SCS device.
Detailed Description:
The broad research goal of this study is to examine the extent to which arterial blood pressure (BP) and blood markers related to hypertension and kidney function are reduced in a prospective cohort of patients undergoing implantation of an epidural spinal cord stimulator (SCS) for the purpose of managing chronic pain in the lower back and/or limbs.
Specific aims:
1. Examine the extent to which BP (primary variable), norepinephrine (marker of sympathetic nerve activity in the blood), and a vascular ultrasound scan are improved following the implant of a SCS device among patients with chronic pain and hypertension.
2. Examine the extent to which markers of kidney function in the blood \[serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)\] are reduced following the implant of a SCS device among patients with chronic pain and hypertension.
3. Determine the extent to which BP predicts reductions in pain following the implant of a SCS device.
Specific aims:
1. Examine the extent to which BP (primary variable), norepinephrine (marker of sympathetic nerve activity in the blood), and a vascular ultrasound scan are improved following the implant of a SCS device among patients with chronic pain and hypertension.
2. Examine the extent to which markers of kidney function in the blood \[serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)\] are reduced following the implant of a SCS device among patients with chronic pain and hypertension.
3. Determine the extent to which BP predicts reductions in pain following the implant of a SCS device.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: