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    Area of Science:

    • Neuromodulation
    • Neuroscience
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique.
    • tDCS alters brain activity by modifying neuronal resting membrane potential.
    • This review focuses on tDCS as a potential treatment for chronic pain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of tDCS for chronic pain.
    • To synthesize current evidence on tDCS treatment effects in pain management.

    Main Methods:

    • A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed.
    • Search terms included "transcranial direct current stimulation" and "pain".
    • A filter for "randomized controlled trial" was applied.

    Main Results:

    • Five RCTs with quantitative pain measures were identified.
    • Studies included diverse patient populations with chronic pain.
    • Some studies indicated significant pain reduction with tDCS, but overall results were not conclusive.

    Conclusions:

    • tDCS shows promise but requires further investigation for chronic pain treatment.
    • Future studies need clearly defined patient groups and larger sample sizes.
    • More research is necessary before widespread clinical implementation of tDCS for chronic pain.