Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: From Cortical Analgesia to Phenotype-Stratified Clinical Translation
Jie Zhuang, Dorota Duhova, Yimeng Xu, Zekai Hu, Jinxiang Wang, Lifeng Qian, Lei Fang · 2026
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Jie Zhuang and co-authors review a brain stimulation treatment for long-term nerve pain in the limbs, in work published in 2026. The treatment uses magnetic pulses through the skull to reach pain circuits in the brain, with no surgery and no drugs spread through the body. The review gathers trials, past reviews, and guidance through mid 2026.
The strongest support is for fast pulses aimed at the brain area that controls movement, on the side away from the pain. One pooled study found pain fell after treatment. Results were most steady for pain after shingles, and less clear for other causes such as diabetes. The authors propose sorting patients by cause and pain type before care, so trials can turn short relief into lasting gain.
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| CREATOR | Jie Zhuang, Dorota Duhova, Yimeng Xu, Zekai Hu, Jinxiang Wang, Lifeng Qian, Lei Fang |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 63 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |