Award
University of California, Los Angeles 5UH3NS113661-04
Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subgenual Cingulate Cortex for the Treatment of Medically Refractory Chronic Low Back Pain
Recipient
University of California Los Angeles
Award Amount
$1.00
Ceiling
$1.00
Awarded
September 16, 2025
Identifier
5UH3NS113661-04
This award funds a clinical trial to evaluate deep brain stimulation for chronic low back pain, focusing on efficacy, safety, and biomarker development, led by the University of California Los Angeles.
Description
A first-in-human clinical trial of deep brain stimulation targeting the subgenual cingulate cortex for chronic low back pain. The trial aims to assess efficacy, safety, and develop imaging biomarkers using the Abbott Infinity™ DBS System with directional steering. The study is funded by the NIH, specifically the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The project involves neurosurgery, neuroimaging, and clinical research and is located in Los Angeles, CA, USA.