Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation at Alpha Frequency Reduces Pain When the Intensity of Pain is Uncertain

Overview

Journal J Pain

Specialties Neurology
Psychiatry

Date 2018 Mar 20

PMID 29551661

Citations 17

Authors

Laura J Arendsen

Siobhan Hugh-Jones

Donna M Lloyd

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Abstract

Perspective: To our knowledge, this is the first study to suggest that somatosensory alpha tACS might lead to a reduction in pain. Interventions targeting alpha activity may have the potential to alleviate chronic pain. However, a patient's expectation about the intensity of upcoming pain must also be taken into account.

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