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Papers: 25 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020


2020 Nov - Dec


J Pain


21


11-12

Is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effective for the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition characterized by chronic widespread pain. It is believed to be caused by dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS) but current treatments are largely ineffective. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), a neuromodulation technique that targets the CNS, may offer a new line of treatment.