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The effects of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation on pain modulation and stress-induced hyperalgesia.
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Toufexis C, Macgregor M, Lewis A, Flood AAbstract
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) has been implicated in the modulation of pain-related signals. Given this involvement, manipulation of the DLPFC through transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may influence internal pain modulation and decrease pain sensitivity. Acute stress is also thought to affect pain, with increased pain sensitivity observed following the presentation of an acute stressor.