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TerminatedNCT06152029Updated Nov 6, 2025

Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

An observational study in Osteoarthritis, Knee and Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. Terminated at 2 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 21 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-11-06.

Sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Observational

Why this study was terminated
Principal Investigator left Advocate Health
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
12
Ages
21 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the treatment outcomes of patients with chronic knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis that have received a temporary peripheral nerve stimulation system.

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Conditions studied

  • Osteoarthritis, Knee
  • Osteoarthritis

Keywords

  • Peripheral nerve stimulation
  • PNS
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In context

Osteoarthritis, Knee

3,302 studies on the registry are indexed under Osteoarthritis, Knee; 608 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 12 is below the median of 100 across 472 observational studies indexed under Osteoarthritis, Knee.

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Lead sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences is the lead sponsor of 1,320 studies on the registry; 199 are open to participants now.

Of its 323 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 243 (75%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
21 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

Study population includes patients with chronic knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis of the knee and will receive a temporary peripheral nerve stimulation device.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age of 21 and older
  • Will receive a temporary PNS system for the management of chronic knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis
  • Be capable of subjective evaluation, able to read and understand English-written questionnaires, and able to read, understand and sign the written informed consent in English
  • Be willing and capable of giving informed consent
  • Be willing and able to comply with study-related requirements, procedures, and scheduled visits

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No knee pain at rest
  • Same nerve targeted for both Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) in less than 6 months post RFA, if applicable
  • Pregnancy
  • History of repetitive skin infections
  • Vulnerable populations (e.g., prisoners, minors, students, employees)
  • Any other condition that may interfere with the ability to participate in a clinical trial (e.g., anatomy that may interfere with lead placement, nerve damage, compromised immune system, uncontrolled diabetes)
  • Confounding conditions such as lumbar radiculopathy
  • Deep brain stimulation system, implanted active cardiac implant (e.g. pacemaker of defibrillator), or any other implantable neuro-stimulator whose stimulus current pathway may overlap the SPRINT system.
  • Be involved in an injury claim under current litigation
  • Be a recipient of temporary Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to chronic pain
  • Have a pending or approved worker's compensation claim
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
12 participants (actual)
Target follow-up
1 Year
Patient registry
Yes

Groups and cohorts

  • Patients treated with a temporary PNS system

    These patients will receive a temporary PNS system for their knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis

    Device: Temporary PNS system

Interventions

  • DeviceTemporary PNS system

    This system remains in place up to 60 days, then removed.

    Also known as: SPRINT PNS System

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Average change from baseline to end of treatment in average pain intensity measured through BPI-SF item 5.

    Time frame: up to 60 days post lead placement

Secondary outcomes

  1. Average change from baseline to end of treatment in health-related quality of life measured through PROMIS-29.

    Time frame: up to 60 days post lead placement

  2. Average change from baseline to end of treatment in pain interference measured through BPI-SF.

    Time frame: up to 60 days post lead placement

  3. Average change in chronic pain related medication intake at end of treatment compared to baseline in Morphine Miligram Equivalents (MME)

    Time frame: up to 60 days post lead placement

  4. Overall patient global impression of change (PGIC) at end of treatment.

    Time frame: up to 60 days post lead placement

  5. Overall incidence of lead migration/fracture at the end of treatment.

    Time frame: up to 60 days post lead placement

  6. Average change from baseline to 7- and 30-days post-implant; and 6- and 12-months post-explant in average pain intensity measured through BPI-SF item 5.

    Time frame: 7 and 30 days post lead placement; and 6 and 12 month post lead pull

  7. Average change from baseline to 6- and 12-months post-explant in health-related quality of life measured through PROMIS-29.

    Time frame: 7 and 30 days post lead placement; and 6 and 12 month post lead pull

  8. Average change from baseline to 6- and 12-months post-explant in pain interference measured through BPI-SF.

    Time frame: 7 and 30 days post lead placement; and 6 and 12 month post lead pull

  9. Overall patient global impression of change (PGIC) at 6 months and end of study.

    Time frame: 6 and 12 months post lead pull

  10. Overall incidence of lead migration/fracture during the study.

    Time frame: 12 months

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Aurora Health Center
    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54937, United States
  • Aurora Health Oshkosh
    Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54914, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 6, 2025, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06152029
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 30, 2023
Start date
Nov 15, 2023
Primary completion
Oct 20, 2025
Completion
Oct 20, 2025
Last update
Nov 6, 2025

Study contacts

Littlefield Lauren, MD
principal investigator · Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh - 855 N Westhaven Dr

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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