What is ReActiv8® Restorative Neurostimulation?
ReActiv8 is a small electronic device implanted in the low back that stimulates the nerves to activate the key stabilizing muscles of the lumbar spine. Patients control the therapy sessions by activating the ReActiv8 device with a wireless remote two times per day for 30 minutes each, typically in the morning and in theevening. During the treatment, patients will feel their multifidus muscle in the low back contract and relax. By activating the multifidus muscle, the restorative nature of the ReActiv8 therapy aims to break the cycle of chronic low back pain (CLBP) and, as a result, alleviate pain over time.
Reactiv8 Implant Procedure
During a minimally-invasive procedure, your physician will implant the ReActiv8 system in your lower back. Two electrical leads are positioned to stimulate the nerves that control your multifidus muscle, a stabilizing muscle in your lower back. The leads are connected to the implantable pulse generator which is placed just under the skin in the upper buttock or lower back area.
Reactiv8 Patient Highlights
After one year, the ReActiv8-B clinical trial showed that 78% of patients were “definitely satisfied” with the treatment. Overall, 64% of patients had reduced their pain by half or more while 73% of participants had a 50% improvement in pain and/or disability. See the data from the clinical trial in the published manuscript in the PAIN Journal. [1]
1 – Gilligan C, Volschenk W, Russo M, et al. An implantable restorative-neurostimulator for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial. Pain 2021; Article in Press. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002258
