Scientific & Research Studies
Read the latest research articles and studies exploring the use of TMS in various disorders.
This section of the Knowledge Center provides examples of clinical research relating to the below psychological and neurological conditions. These research examples are provided for interest only and do not serve as a clinical guide or recommendation.
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Pain
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on chronic lower back pain
In this open-label, sham-controlled study, participants with chronic lower back pain were randomized to receive active rTMS (n = 44), sham (n = 12), or physical-therapy (n = 26).
Pain
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on fibromyalgia symptoms
In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study, participants with persistent (≥6 months) widespread pain resulting from fibromyalgia received either 10Hz rTMS (n = 15) or sham (n = 15) over the left M1.
Pain
The effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on neuropathic pain
In this randomized, sham-controlled study, the authors investigated the effects of five days of once-daily intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on neuropathic pain.
