Abstract: A system for delivering stimulation energy to a patient is provided. The system comprises a controller, a memory coupled to the controller and storing instructions for the controller to perform an algorithm, and one or more leads for implantation inside a human body. Each lead comprises a plurality of stimulation elements, and each stimulation element can be in one of at least two configuration states. A first configuration state comprises a stimulation element sourcing and/or sinking current, and a second configuration state comprises a stimulation element being in an electrically passive state. The algorithm is configured to determine a stimulation paradigm for stimulating one or more target locations of a patient. The stimulation paradigm defines the configuration state of each of the plurality of the stimulation elements of a first lead. Methods of delivering stimulation energy is also provided.