Table 3:
Pain Intensity, De Andres et al
| Pain Intensity | 10-kHz High-Frequency SCS | Conventional SCS | Differencea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Pain, Numeric Rating Scale, Mean ± SD | |||
| Baseline | 7.50 ± 1.52 | 7.69 ± 1.27 | −0.19 |
| 3 months | 4.48 ± 2.14 | 5.10 ± 2.09 | −0.62 |
| 6 months | 5.98 ± 2.61 | 5.71 ± 2.09 | 0.27 |
| 12 months | 6.06 ± 2.13 | 5.86 ± 2.46 | 0.20 |
| Mean change, baseline to 12 months | 1.82 ± 2.45 | 1.44 ± 2.28 | — |
| Neuropathic Pain, painDETECT Questionnaire, Mean ± SD | |||
| Baseline | 16.35 ± 7.26 | 18.41 ± 6.90 | −2.05 |
| 3 months | 11.50 ± 7.14 | 13.45 ± 7.80 | −1.95 |
| 6 months | 12.35 ± 8.25 | 13.97 ± 8.62 | −1.62 |
| 12 months | 13.54 ± 8.53 | 14.89 ± 7.36 | −1.35 |
| Mean change, baseline to 12 months | 2.08 ± 6.77 | 3.14 ± 6.50 | — |
Abbreviations: SCS, spinal cord stimulation; SD, standard deviation.
a
Crude differences calculated for this health technology assessment.
Source: De Andres et al, 2017.29