Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex attenuates capsaicin ‐induced dynamic mechanical allodynia and mechanical pain sensitivity in humans

ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that anodal tDCS over the primary motor cortex can reduce both dynamic and static forms of mechanical pain sensitivity associated with the development of DMA and MPS, respectively. The use of tDCS may provide a novel mechanism ‐driven therapy in chronic pain patients with altered mechanical S/R functions.

Source: European Journal of Pain - March 15, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: SW Hughes, G Ward, PH. Strutton Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research