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Like test driving a car, the screening trial allows you to “test drive” targeted drug delivery before committing to long-term therapy.
The first day of my screening test, I had immediate pain relief.
Caroline, Targeted Drug Delivery Patient
Every patient experience is unique. Not everyone who receives Medtronic Targeted Drug Delivery therapy will experience the same results.
Targeted drug delivery doesn’t cure the underlying disease, but it may help you better manage your chronic pain.
Before the trial:
The procedure usually takes place in a hospital or surgery center.
The general steps of each trial method may vary depending upon your physician.
This method uses a special needle filled with pain medication. A single dose or multiple doses of a small amount of medication is injected into the intrathecal space.
This method takes place over a few days using a temporary system that closely resembles the therapy delivered by the implanted drug pump.
After the trial, you and your physician will discuss your experience and decide if an implantable targeted drug delivery system is right for you.