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In Reply: Does a Screening Trial for Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Pain of Neuropathic Origin Have Clinical Utility (TRIAL-STIM)? 36-Month Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Neurosurgery·March 22, 2024·PMID 38517191
Why it mattersScreening trials are standard but lack robust long-term evidence. This study provides 3-year data on whether trials improve patient selection, device explant rates, or pain relief, directly impacting neuromodulation workflows and resource use.
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