RTMS targeted to the secondary somatosensory cortex influences sleep in CRPS patients, as measured with the OURA ring.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain associates with various sleep problems. Patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) often report impaired sleep, but objective measurements of sleep in CRPS patients are scarce. Neuromodulation with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can alleviate pain and improve sleep. Secondary somatosensory cortex (S2) is a possible rTMS target for the treatment of chronic pain, but the effect of S2-targeted rTMS on sleep is unknown.

Methods

This randomized, sham-controlled trial assessed the effect of S2-targeted rTMS on sleep in patients with CRPS. Patients (n = 31) received either S2-targeted rTMS (10 Hz) or sham stimulation for 3 weeks. The effect of treatment on sleep was assessed with validated questionnaires, with a sleep and pain

SUBMITTER: Vanhanen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10636402 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature