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Papers: 1 May 2021 - 7 May 2021

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2021


J Pain Res


14

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy of Repeated Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Migraine.

Authors

Cai G, Xia Z, Charvet L, Xiao F, Datta A, Androulakis MX
J Pain Res. 2021; 14:1171-1183.
PMID: 33953607.

Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may have therapeutic potential in the management of migraine. However, studies to date have yielded conflicting results. We reviewed studies using repeated tDCS for longer than 4 weeks in migraine treatment, and performed meta-analysis on the efficacy of tDCS in migraine.