CSF-STIM
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Identifying biomarkers and changes in cerebrospinal fluid collected pre and post spinal cord stimulation: A single centre, prospective, exploratory study in subjects suffering from chronic refractory pain conditions (CSF-STIM)
IRAS ID
241047
Contact name
Adnan Al-kaisy
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Guy's and ST Thomas Hospital
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
This is a single center exploratory study in subjects suffering from chronic refractory pain to identify cellular, molecular and protein biomarkers within cerebrospinal fluid.
We aim to identify any form of correlation between biological content of CFS and pain/treatment success. The study population include individuals suffering from chronic pain which has not been effectively treated with pharmacological treatment, medical intervention or alternative non-invasive treatments who have been scheduled for spinal cord stimulation.
REC name
London - Riverside Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/0037
Date of REC Opinion
19 Feb 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion