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Effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on chronic central pain after mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study

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Choi, G, Kwak, S, Lee, H, Chang, M·2018·Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

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OBJECTIVE: Central pain can occur following traumatic brain injury, leading to poor functional recovery, limitation of activities of daily living, and decreased quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine whether high-frequency (10 Hz) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, applied over the primary motor cortex of the affected hemisphere, can be used to manage chronic central pain after mild traumatic brain injury. DESIGN: Prospective randomized feasibility study. METHODS: Twelve patients with mild traumatic brain injury and chronic central pain were randomly assigned to transcranial magnetic stimulation (high-frequency stimulation, 10 sessions) or sham groups. Diffuse tensor tractography revealed partially injured spinothalamocortical tracts in all recruited patients. A numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate pain intensity during pre-treatment and immediately after the 5th transcranial magnetic stimulation session (post1), 10th transcranial magnetic stimulation session (post2), and 1 (post3), 2 (post4), and 4 weeks (post 5) after finishing treatment. Physical and mental health status were evaluated using the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), including physical and mental component scores (PCS, MCS). RESULTS: The NRS score of the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation group was significantly lower than the sham group score at all clinical evaluation time-points during and after transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions. The transcranial magnetic stimulation group's SF-36 PCS score was significantly higher at post2, post3, post4, and post5 compared with the sham group. CONCLUSION: High-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation may be used to manage chronic central pain and improve quality of life in patients with mild traumatic brain injury. However, this is a pilot study and further research is needed.

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Authors
Choi, G., Kwak, S., Lee, H., & Chang, M.
Affiliations
  • Daegu Catholic University (KR)
  • Yeungnam University (KR)
Venue
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Published
2018
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
246-252
ISSN
1650-1977 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2791415706
Cited by
51
References
40
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine › Pain Management and Treatment
Keywords
high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, mild traumatic brain injury, primary motor cortex, pain intensity, quality of life, physical and mental health
MeSH terms
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Adult, Feasibility Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Pain Measurement, Pilot Projects, Prospective Studies, Quality of Life, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Chronic Pain

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