A First in Human Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the BIOTRONIK Prospera SCS System with HomeStream Remote Management

Last updated: November 5, 2024
Sponsor: Biotronik, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Leg Pain

Treatment

Permanent implant of a BIOTRONIK Prospera SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation) System with HomeStream Remote Management

Permanent implant of a BIOTRONIK Prospera™ SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation) System with HomeStream™ Remote Management

Clinical Study ID

NCT04683718
BENEFIT-03
  • Ages 18-79
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The BENEFIT-03 Clinical Study is a first in human, prospective, multi-center, single-arm, interventional feasibility study to be conducted in Australia. The purpose of the BENEFIT-03 study is to collect initial safety and effectiveness data on the BIOTRONIK Prosper SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation) System with HomeStream Remote Management. Enrolled participants will complete a SCS trial period per the standard of care utilizing the BIOTRONIK Resilience percutaneous SCS trial leads and the BIOTRONIK Prospera External Pulse Generator (EPG). Following a successful trial period, participants will be implanted with a permanent BIOTRONIK Prospera Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG). Implanted participants will be followed for 24 months post-implant with in-office visits and remote management visits.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Currently indicated for SCS therapy for the treatment of low back and/or leg pain

  • Planned permanent implant of BIOTRONIK's Prospera SCS System with HomeStream RemoteManagement

  • Planned placement of two BIOTRONIK Resilience SCS trial leads

  • Documented scores of ≥ 60 mm out of 100 mm on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for bothoverall pain intensity and pain intensity in the index area of pain, assessed at thetime of enrollment

  • Willing and able to comply with all study requirements, including all requiredprocedures, phone and/or video calls, and study visits

  • Age greater than or equal to 18 years and less than 80 years

  • Able to understand the nature of the study and provide written informed consent

  • Able to read, understand, and speak English

  • Patient's pain-related medication regimen is stable 4 weeks prior to the baselineevaluation

  • Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score of 41 to 80 out of 100

  • Passed psychological evaluation

  • For diabetic patients: minimum of one HbA1c test within the last 6 months, with mostrecent result ≤ 8.0%

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any contraindication for SCS therapy

  • Patients with an implanted pacemaker, defibrillator, or any other medicalcontraindication for SCS therapy

  • Currently implanted with an infusion pump or any implantable neurostimulator device

  • Previously implanted with a neurostimulation system or prior participation in atrial period for a neurostimulation system

  • Currently enrolled in any investigational device or drug trial for the management ofchronic pain

  • Patients who have undergone spinal surgery within 12 months prior to enrollment

  • Patients currently involved in an active WorkCover insurance claim and/or activelitigation related to injury associated with indication for SCS

  • Patients with a documented history of substance abuse (narcotics, alcohol, etc.) orsubstance dependency (other than prescribed) in the 6 months prior to enrollment

  • Patients currently displaying opioid-seeking behavior

  • Presence of any life-threatening, underlying illness

  • Life expectancy less than 1 year

  • Patients reporting pregnancy at the time of enrollment or intending to becomepregnant during the 2-year study duration

  • Patients with opioid dosages > 120 morphine milligram equivalents (MME) per day

  • Patients with poor compliance for pain management regimen

  • Patients with a medical condition or pain in other area(s), not intended to betreated with SCS, that could interfere with study procedures, accurate painreporting, and/or confound evaluation of study endpoints, as determined by theinvestigator

  • Patients with pain originating from peripheral vascular disease

  • Current diagnosis of a coagulation disorder or bleeding diathesis

  • Patients with a diagnosis of severe thoracic scoliosis that is likely to precludeSCS lead placement

  • Patients who are immunocompromised and/or at high risk for infection

  • Patients with a documented history of allergic response or sensitivity tomaterial(s) required for the study (e.g. adhesives, titanium, silicone, etc.)

At the conclusion of the trial period, the absence of the following exclusion criteria should be confirmed before proceeding with the permanent Prospera SCS System implant:

  • Reduction in overall pain of less than 50% from baseline, assessed using VAS

  • Unsuccessful trial period as otherwise determined by the investigator

  • Determined by the investigator to be a poor candidate for permanent Prospera SCSSystem implant per standard of care (e.g. due to infection, non-compliance with painmedication regimen, paresis, clumsiness, numbness, and other)

Additionally, pre-operative screening for staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/MSSA) must be conducted after the SCS trial period and prior to implantation of the permanent device.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Permanent implant of a BIOTRONIK Prospera SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation) System with HomeStream Remote Management
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 20, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • Genesis Research Services

    Broadmeadow, New South Wales 2292
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • Australian Medical Research

    Hurstville, New South Wales 2220
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • Sydney Pain Research Centre

    Wahroonga, New South Wales 2076
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • Sunshine Coast Clinical Research

    Noosa Heads, Queensland 4567
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • Monash Clinical Research

    Clayton, Victoria 3168
    Australia

    Site Not Available

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