Low-rate repetitive TMS allays central pain

Neurol Res. 2003 Mar;25(2):151-2. doi: 10.1179/016164103101201300.

Abstract

Only about 50% of central pain patients respond to motor cortex stimulation in the long run. There is a need for prognostic factors. Here we show that propofol test and TMS both predict short-term effect in nine patients with central pain. This may help reduce the number of failures.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Magnetics / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Cortex / physiology*
  • Pain / diagnosis
  • Pain Management*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Propofol

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Propofol