Neuromodulation With Burst and Tonic Stimulation Decreases Opioid Consumption: A Post Hoc Analysis of the Success Using Neuromodulation With BURST (SUNBURST) Randomized Controlled Trial

ConclusionA device delivering tonic and burst SCS was associated with decreased opioid consumption after 12  months in patients with chronic trunk and/or limb pain. The proportion of patients reporting the highest opioid intake (>120  MME/day) decreased to a lower CDC dose category by 61.7%, carrying important implications for those at highest risk for opioid‐related substance use disorder, overdose, and death.
Source: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface - Category: Biotechnology Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research