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Feasibility and pain sensitivity effects of pulsed transcranial electrical stimulation in people with fibromyalgia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Pulsed transcranial electrical stimulation (pTES), unlike transcranial direct/alternating current stimulation, delivers high amplitude electrical pulses that are capable of directly activating cortical neurons. In this study, we investigated the feasibility and tolerability of pTES and assessed its effects on pain processing in individuals with fibromyalgia (FM). We measured altered pain processing with pressure pain threshold (PPT) tests, which are associated with FM pathophysiology1 and clinical pain2.

Source: Brain stimulation

DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2026.103161

Authors: Jeehyun Kim, Rabira Tusi, Alonso Buitano Tang, Jasmine A. Kwasa, Darren Kim, Mats Forssell, Maya Maurer, Destin Rothe, Douglas J. Weber, Benedict J. Alter, Pulkit Grover

Institutions: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,430

Funders: University of Pittsburgh, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific

Awards: G1499943705, Integrating brain and behavioral measures of central pain inhibition to personalize treatment in chronic pain management

OpenAlex ID: W7167610522

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