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Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur¹, Jean-Paul Nguyen²

¹UPEC, EA4391, Clinical Neurophysiology Department, Henri-Mondor University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, 94010 Créteil, France.

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Summary

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High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) effectively treats chronic pain by targeting the motor cortex. This review clarifies optimal stimulation parameters and proposes a practical algorithm for clinical use.

Keywords:

Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Neuromodulation Neuropathic pain Stimulation parameters Treatment

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pain Management
Neuroscience

Background:

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) shows promise for chronic pain analgesia.
Lack of consensus on optimal rTMS parameters hinders clinical application.
Primary motor cortex stimulation is a key target for pain relief.

Purpose of the Study:

To review essential technical considerations for rTMS in chronic pain.
To propose a practical algorithm for implementing rTMS in clinical practice.
To address the need for standardized rTMS protocols for pain management.

Main Methods:

Literature review of high-frequency rTMS studies for chronic pain.
Analysis of technical parameters (frequency, intensity, duration, coil type).
Development of a clinical algorithm based on evidence and expert consensus.

Main Results:

High-frequency rTMS of the primary motor cortex demonstrates significant analgesic effects.
Key parameters influencing efficacy include stimulation frequency and intensity.
A structured approach to protocol selection is crucial for therapeutic success.

Conclusions:

rTMS is a viable non-pharmacological treatment for chronic pain.
Standardized protocols and clear technical guidelines are needed for widespread adoption.
The proposed algorithm facilitates the integration of rTMS into routine pain management.