Clinical Trial: Neurostimulation to Treat Refractory Angina Pectoris Pain

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: STARTSTIM - Stimulation Therapy for Angina Refractory To Standard Treatments, Interventions and Medications

Brief Summary: The therapy under investigation involves an implanted Medtronic neurostimulation system to relieve symptoms of angina pectoris pain. Electrical impulses are applied to targeted areas of the spinal cord through an implanted lead (a flexible insulated wire) that is powered by an implanted battery.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: MedtronicNeuro

Current Primary Outcome: The primary endpoint is total exercise time on a treadmill compared between treatment groups at six months.

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Secondary outcome measures include exercise time to angina onset and improvement in angina symptoms and cardiovascular function.

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: MedtronicNeuro

Dates:
Date Received: September 12, 2005
Date Started: December 2002
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 26, 2010
Last Verified: August 2010