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Chronic PainREALITYNCT03876054

Long-Term Real-World Outcomes Study on Patients Implanted With a Neurostimulator

An observational study of Chronic Pain, run by Abbott Medical Devices at 55 sites in 9 countries.

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Trial summary

The REALITY study is a prospective, post-market, non-randomized, multi-center, single-arm, open-label study intended to collect short- and long-term safety and effectiveness data on various populations implanted with Abbott's neurostimulation systems. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Pain
What is being tested?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG)
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
2,000 participants
Where
55 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
13 Mar 2019to Dec 2029
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: This clinical investigation will enroll adult male and female individuals scheduled to have an Abbott neurostimulation system implanted. Subjects must meet all eligibility criteria and provide written informed consent prior to conducting any investigation-specific procedures not considered standard of care.

Who may be able to join

  • Subject must provide written informed consent prior to any clinical investigation related procedure.
  • Subject is at least 18 years (or the minimum age required by local law to consent for participation in a clinical investigation) or older at the time of enrollment.
  • Subject is scheduled to have an Abbott neurostimulation system implanted within 60 days of baseline.
  • Subject has a baseline (with no stimulation) pain NRS of ≥ 6.

Who cannot join

  • Subject is enrolled, or intends to participate, in a competing clinical study, as determined by Abbott.
  • Presence of other anatomic or comorbid conditions, or other medical, social, or psychological conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical investigation or to comply with follow-up requirements.
  • Subject has or is scheduled to receive an intrathecal pump.
  • Subject is part of a vulnerable population.
  • Subject has an existing implanted neuromodulation device to address their chronic pain.

Trial locations and contacts

55 sites in 9 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

55 sites in 9 countries

United States30 sites
  • Premier Pain Solutions

    Asheville, North Carolina, 28803

    Terminated
  • The Spine & Nerve Center of St Francis Hospital

    Charleston, West Virginia, 25301

    Active, not recruiting
  • Saint Louis Pain Consultants

    Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017

    Terminated
  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

    Active, not recruiting
  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

    Active, not recruiting
  • Adena Bone and Joint Center

    Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601

    Withdrawn
  • Nura

    Edina, Minnesota, 55435

    Active, not recruiting
  • Twin Cities Pain Clinic

    Edina, Minnesota, 55439

    Terminated
  • Pacific Sports & Spine

    Eugene, Oregon, 97401

    Active, not recruiting
  • Center for Interventional Pain & Spine

    Exton, Pennsylvania, 19341

    Active, not recruiting
  • University of Florida Department of Anesthesia

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610

    Terminated
  • Advanced Pain Care

    Henderson, Nevada, 89052

    Terminated
  • Expert Pain

    Houston, Texas, 77079

    Active, not recruiting
  • Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46032

    Active, not recruiting
  • Central Texas Pain Institute

    Killeen, Texas, 76542

    Terminated
  • Integrated Pain Associates

    Killeen, Texas, 76542

    Terminated
  • California Orthopedics & Spine

    Larkspur, California, 94939

    Terminated
  • Premier Pain Treatment Institute

    Loveland, Ohio, 45140

    Withdrawn
  • Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management

    New York, New York, 10022

    Terminated
  • Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center

    Orange, California, 92868

    Terminated
  • Phoenician Centers for Research & Innovation

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85021

    Terminated
  • Foothills Pain Management Clinic

    Pomona, California, 91767

    Terminated
  • Nevada Advanced Pain Specialists

    Reno, Nevada, 89511

    Terminated
  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

    Terminated
  • Unity Spine Center

    Rochester, New York, 14626

    Active, not recruiting
  • Advanced Pain Care

    Round Rock, Texas, 78664

    Terminated
  • Pacific Research Institute

    Santa Rosa, California, 95403

    Terminated
  • The Spine & Pain Institute of New York

    Staten Island, New York, 10305

    Active, not recruiting
  • Spinal Diagnostics

    Tualatin, Oregon, 97062

    Terminated
  • Pain Institute of Southern Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85718

    Terminated

Other trials in United States

Germany9 sites, 1 recruiting
  • Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein

    Cologne, Koln, 51149

    Thomas May

    Recruiting
  • Kliniken der Stadt Köln-Merheim

    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 51109

    Terminated
  • Klinikum Duisburg GmbH

    Duisburg, N. RHIN, 47055

    Terminated
  • Universitaetsklinikum Duesseldorf

    Düsseldorf, N. RHIN, 40225

    Active, not recruiting
  • Hospital Gera -Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Schmerztherapie

    Gera, Thuringia, 07548

    Terminated
  • Klinikum Ingolstadt GmbH

    Ingolstadt, Bavaria, 85049

    Active, not recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

    Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, 23538

    Terminated
  • Krankenhaus Neuwerk Maria von den Aposteln

    Mönchengladbach, N. RHIN, 41066

    Terminated
  • Universitäts Klinikum Tübingen

    Tübingen, Bad-wur, 72076

    Terminated

Other trials in Germany

United Kingdom4 sites
  • Southmead Hospital

    Bristol, Sowest, BS10 5NB

    Terminated
  • Seacroft Hospital

    Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS14 6UH

    Terminated
  • The Walton Centre

    Liverpool, North West England, L9 7LJ

    Terminated
  • Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

    Norwich, England, NR4 7UY

    Terminated

Other trials in United Kingdom

Spain3 sites
  • Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro

    Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222

    Terminated
  • Hospital Universitario de Salamanca

    Salamanca, Cstleon, 37007

    Terminated
  • Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe

    Valencia, Valencia, 46026

    Terminated

Other trials in Spain

Australia2 sites
  • Metro Pain Group

    Clayton, Victoria, 3168

    Terminated
  • Precision Brain, Spine & Pain Centre

    Kew, Victoria, 3101

    Terminated

Other trials in Australia

Belgium2 sites
  • AZ Delta vzw

    Roeselare, West Flanders, 8800

    Terminated
  • AZ Nikolaas

    Sint-Niklaas, Eflndrs, 9100

    Terminated

Other trials in Belgium

Italy2 sites
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Monaldi

    Naples, Campani, 80131

    Active, not recruiting
  • Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri

    Pavia, Lombard, 27100

    Active, not recruiting

Other trials in Italy

Netherlands2 sites
  • St. Antonius Ziekenhuis

    Nieuwegein, Utrecht, 3435 CM

    Terminated
  • Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, S Holln, 3015

    Active, not recruiting

Other trials in Netherlands

Switzerland1 site
  • Hôpital du Valais

    Sion, Valais, 1951

    Active, not recruiting

Other trials in Switzerland

About this study

The REALITY study is a prospective, post-market, non-randomized, multi-center, single-arm, open-label study intended to collect short- and long-term safety and effectiveness data on various populations implanted with Abbott's neurostimulation systems.

Read the detailed description

This study has broad inclusion criteria and minimal exclusion criteria to ensure the results are representative of the real-world use of these devices. Enrollment caps will be implemented to ensure patients from approved indications are represented. Individuals who are scheduled to receive an implantable Abbott neurostimulation system are eligible for study consideration. The study will enroll up to 2,000 subjects from up to 100 participating centers. Subject enrollment is expected to be completed within 7 years; subjects will be followed for 5 years. The total duration of the study is expected to be 13 years, including enrollment, data collection from all subjects, and study close out.

Conditions
Chronic Pain
Being tested
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS), Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG)
Keywords
spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation
Medical subject headings
Chronic Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)Device

    Subjects will be implanted with market-released Abbott SCS systems

  • Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG)Device

    Subjects will be implanted with market-released Abbott DRG system

Study groups in NCT03876054
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)Subjects using Abbott SCS systems
Receives: Device: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG)Subjects using Abbott DRG system
Receives: Device: Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: Permanent Implant Procedure

  3. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 6 months

  4. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be assessed via Telephone Calls and will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 9 months

  5. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 1 Year

  6. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be assessed via Telephone Calls and will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 1.5 Years

  7. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 2 Years

  8. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be assessed via Telephone Calls and will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 2.5 Years

  9. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 3 Years

  10. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be assessed via Telephone Calls and will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 3.5 Years

  11. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 4 Years

  12. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be assessed via Telephone Calls and will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 4.5 Years

  13. Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies

    Serious adverse device effects (SADEs), adverse device effects (ADEs), deaths, and device deficiencies will be summarized using counts, percentages or Kaplan-Meier survival estimates.

    This study has no primary or secondary endpoints, all endpoints are of equal weight.

    Measured: 5 Years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Mar 2019
  2. Study start13 Mar 2019
  3. Primary completionJun 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2029 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
2,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03876054
Sponsor's protocol ID
ABT-CIP-10279
Acronym
REALITY
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
12 Mar 2019
Last updated
7 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Pain, run by Abbott Medical Devices at 55 sites in 9 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 55 sites in United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Australia and 4 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Bram Blomme (+32 474 74 83 10, bram.blomme@abbott.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Rate of device and procedure related adverse events, deaths, and device deficiencies (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jan 2026.

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