Spinal Cord Stimulation with Precision® SCS System versus Reoperation
for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (EVIDENCE)
Drs. Richard North, Neal Naff, and Ira Garonzik are conducting a clinical trial at Sinai Hospital. Called the EVIDENCE trial, its aim is to ascertain the effectiveness of reoperation versus that of using Precision® Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of pain in patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). After reading the study criteria, interested parties should contact the research coordinators:
Alan Orpia: 410-601-0960
Chi Tran: 410-601-1915
HYDROCEPHALUS RESEARCH
Study Title: A Double-Blinded Comparison of the Accuracy of ShuntCheck and MicroPumper, Noninvasive Devices, to Radionuclide Shunt Patency Test in Evaluating Shunt Function in Patients with Adult Hydrocephalus with Possible Shunt Obstruction
Primary Investigator: Michael A. Williams, MD
IRB # 1532
The purpose of this research study is to compare the accuracy of a noninvasive FDA-approved device, the ShuntCheck, and an investigational device that has not been approved by the FDA, the Micro-Pumper, to the standard Shunt Patency Study method for demonstrating shunt obstruction in patients 35 years and older who have had a shunt placed for adult hydrocephalus. Established patients with possible shunt obstruction may be eligible to participate.
For more information go to:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01323764?term=shunt+patency&rank=1