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Brown Adipose Tissue Activation by Spinal Cord Stimulation

RecruitingNAAges 21 Years - 70 YearsAllOregon Health and Science University
NCT04326192 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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
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What it tests

  • Research electrode
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Where

1 site
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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