Benzinga | Jan 14, 2022 01:11PM EST

Medtronic's Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy Shows Meaningful Pain Relief

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) announced three-month results from an on-label, prospective, multi-center study of Differential Target Multiplexed (DTM) Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) pain therapy.

* The data showed meaningful pain relief using DTM SCS endurance therapy for chronic overall, back, or leg pain.

* At three months, patients treated with DTM SCS endurance therapy reported meaningful pain relief as measured by a 3.9 cm reduction in overall pain on the 10 cm Visual Analog Scale.

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* Patients also reported an average 4.3 cm decrease in back pain and an average 5.0 cm decrease in leg pain.

* 69% of patients improved to a less disabled category as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index, with 63% having a minimal or moderate disability at 3-months compared to just 16% at baseline.

* 75% of patients were very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their therapy at 3-months.

* Enrolled patients will have additional follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 months.

* Price Action: MDT shares are down 1.09% at $107.60 during the market session on the last check Friday.