Benefits and Harms of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Chronic Painful Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia

There is insufficient evidence that cranial electronic stimulation has clinically important effects on fibromyalgia, headache, neuromusculoskeletal pain, joint pain, depression, or insomnia; low-strength evidence suggests a modest benefit for anxiety and depression.

Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - March 22, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Paul G. Shekelle; Ian P. Cook; Isomi M. Miake-Lye; Marika Booth; Jessica M. Beroes; Selene Mak Source Type: research