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CompletedNCT07147140EPIC-DRGUpdated Apr 24, 2026

Physiological Parameters in CRPS Patients Treated With Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation

An interventional study of dorsal root ganglion stimulation cessation in CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Type I, sponsored by AZ Delta. Completed at 1 site in Belgium. Open to participants aged 16 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-24.

Sponsored by AZ Delta · Not applicable, Interventional, and Diagnostic

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
24
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
16 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

  1. Objective and Rationale: The study seeks to evaluate how Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRGS) influences autonomic functions in patients suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type I (CRPS I), offering new metrics beyond pain scores to assess therapeutic efficacy.
  2. Innovative Approach: Continuous monitoring of patients using validated, CE-marked biosensors (Corsano Biosensor and Motionwatch8) to collect real-time physiological data during active DRGS therapy and therapy cessation periods.
  3. Clinical Impact: Results from this study may improve patient management strategies and refine treatment protocols for individuals living with CRPS I.
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Conditions studied

  • CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Type I

Keywords

  • Complex regional pain syndrome type 1
  • dorsal root ganglion stimulation
  • automonic outcome parameters
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
16 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I (CRPS I) of the lower limbs.
  • Currently treated with Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRGS).
  • Patients must experience > 50% pain relief with DRGS therapy for at least three months.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with the study requirements, including wearing biosensors, and sharing their physiological parameters.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal or inability to wear biosensor wearables.
  • Current pregnancy.
  • Patients with other significant medical conditions that could affect autonomic function.
  • Known allergies or intolerance to materials used in biosensors.
  • Diagnosis of untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
  • Ongoing psychiatric disorders
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Diagnostic
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
24 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Evaluation of cessation dorsal root ganglion stimulation in patients with CRPS I.

    Device: dorsal root ganglion stimulation cessation

Interventions

  • Devicedorsal root ganglion stimulation cessation

    Treatment of DRGS will be stopped at home and physiological parameters will be monitored with bio wearables at home. physiological parameters will be monitored during a baseline period, before stopping DRGS. While DRGS is stopped. And during the period while the DRGS is turned back on.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Heart Rate

    Heart Rate (beats per minute), measured using the Corsano Biosensor 287-2 wearable device (CE-MDR certified)

    Time frame: 1 week

  2. Heart Rate Variability

    Heart Rate Variability (milliseconds), measured using the Corsano Biosensor 287-2 wearable device (CE-MDR certified)

    Time frame: 1 week

  3. Respiratory Rate

    Respiratory Rate (breaths per minute), measured using the Corsano Biosensor 287-2 wearable device (CE-MDR certified)

    Time frame: 1 week

  4. Blood Pressure

    Non-invasive Cuffless Blood Pressure: systolic, mean and diastolic (mmHg), measured using the Corsano Biosensor 287-2 wearable device (CE-MDR certified)

    Time frame: 1 week

  5. Body Temperature

    Core Body Temperature (°C), measured using the Corsano Biosensor 287-2 wearable device (CE-MDR certified)

    Time frame: 1 week

  6. Oxygen Saturation

    Oxygen Saturation (SpO2, %), measured using the Corsano Biosensor 287-2 wearable device (CE-MDR certified)

    Time frame: 1 week

  7. Sleep Quality

    Sleep quality is measured using the MotionWatch 8 actigraphy device (FDA-cleared, CE-marked). For each night of sleep, the bed times and get-up times are entered (either manually, graphically or automatically) and the software automatically determines the sleep start and end times. The analysis then utilises the night-time movement data (e.g. immobile mins and mobile mins) to determine the quality of sleep and provides a list of key sleep parameters.

    Time frame: 1 week

  8. Physical Activity

    Physical Activity (activity counts per time frame) is measured using the MotionWatch 8 actigraphy device (FDA-cleared, CE-marked).

    Time frame: 1 week

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain intensity

    Pain intensity (patient-reported) will be assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS; 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain), recorded three times daily.

    Time frame: 1 week

  2. Sleep quality

    Sleep quality (patient-reported) will be evaluated with a five-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree) based on specific sleep-related statements.

    Time frame: 1 week

  3. Patient Global Impression of Improvement

    Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) will be used to assess overall patient-perceived change, using a seven-point Likert scale (1 = very much improved, 7 = very much worse).

    Time frame: 1 week

  4. Pain condition-related medication usage

    Medication intake will be recorded daily by the participant as a count of analgesic medication dosages taken.

    Time frame: 1 week

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Study locations

1 site
  • AZ Delta
    Roeselare, 8800, Belgium
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References and documents

Publications

  • Patterson DG, Wilson D, Fishman MA, Moore G, Skaribas I, Heros R, Dehghan S, Ross E, Kyani A. Objective wearable measures correlate with self-reported chronic pain levels in people with spinal cord stimulation systems. NPJ Digit Med. 2023 Aug 15;6(1):146. doi: 10.1038/s41746-023-00892-x. PubMed 37582839 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Plan Description: De-identified individual participant data (IPD), including physiological parameters (heart rate variability, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, skin temperature) and secondary outcomes (pain intensity scores, sleep quality assessments, medication intake, and patient global impression of improvement) will be shared with the Research Stimulus Group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The data will be used for real-time monitoring, statistical analysis, and preparation of scientific manuscripts related to this study. Access Criteria: Access to the IPD will be restricted to members of the Research Stimulus Group who are directly involved in the analysis and interpretation of the EPIC-DRG study data. Data handling will fully comply with GDPR regulations and institutional data protection policies. No public sharing of raw data is planned. Time Frame: Data will be transmitted continuously throughout the study period to enable interim analysis and monitoring, w

Supporting information: Study protocol, Sap, Csr, Analytic code

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07147140
Lead sponsor
AZ Delta
Collaborators
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 28, 2025
Start date
Sep 8, 2025
Primary completion
Feb 24, 2026
Completion
Feb 24, 2026
Last update
Apr 24, 2026

Oversight

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