Clinical Trial: Intrathecal Pump Refills at Home or at the Hospital

U.S., July 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07727798) titled 'Intrathecal Pump Refills at Home or at the Hospital' on Sept. 29, 2025.

Brief Summary: The IMPROVE study is a randomized, controlled, cross-over trial designed to compare intrathecal pump refills performed at home with those carried out in the hospital. Intrathecal drug delivery (IDD) is used in patients with chronic pain or severe spasticity. Use of IDD requires the performance of pump refills about 4-6 times a year which may be a burdensome and stressful experience for patients and their caregivers. Hospital visits can increase stress, pain, and caregiver strain, while early pilot studies suggest home-based refills may be both saf...