Transcranial direct current stimulation in the management of phantom limb pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Phantom limb pain (PLP) after amputation is a frequent entity that conditions the life of those who suffer it. Current treatment methods are not sufficiently effective for PLP management. We aim to analyze the clinical application of transcranial direct current (tDCS) in people with amputation suffering from PLP.

Evidence acquisition

The following databases were consulted in September 2021: MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Web of Science, PEDro, SCOPUS and SciELO. Randomized controlled trials investigating the use of tDCS in people with amputation undergoing PLP were selected. Demographic data, type and cause of amputation, time since amputation, stimulation parameters, and outcomes were extracted.

Evidence synthesis

Six articles were included in this review (seven s

SUBMITTER: Navarro-Lopez V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10019480 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature