Efficacy of High Frequency [10 Hz] Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Primary Motor Cortex in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Randomized, Double Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial

Tekin, Atilla; Ozdil, Esra; Guleken, Mehemet; Iliser, Resat; Bakim, BAHADIR; Oncu, Julide; Cevik, Mehmet; Kuran, Banu

doi:10.3109/10582452.2014.883042

Efficacy of High Frequency [10 Hz] Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Primary Motor Cortex in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Randomized, Double Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial

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Tekin A., Ozdil E., Guleken M. D., Iliser R., Bakim B., Oncu J., ...More

JOURNAL OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN, vol.22, no.1, pp.20-26, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 22 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.3109/10582452.2014.883042
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.20-26
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objectives: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation [rTMS] of the cerebral cortex has been tested as a treatment tool for various neurological and psychiatric diseases and other painful disorders. Our objectives were to determine whether high-frequency rTMS applied to the primary motor cortex could decrease pain intensity and influence the quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome [FMS].