Effects of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with acupuncture on central pain and mood (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveThis study aimed to observe the clinical efficacy of multi-target high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with acupuncture for chronic central post-stroke pain (CPSP) and emotional comorbidities during the recovery phase.MethodsThirty patients with CPSP admitted to the Rehabilitation Department of Hubei Third People’s Hospital from June 2024 to June 2025 were randomly assigned to an acupuncture group (n=15) and a combined treatment group (n=15). Th...