The effect of different transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols on pain scores in patients with neuropathic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of various transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) parameters—including stimulation duration, intensity, pulse number, frequency, and target region—on pain scores in patients with neuropathic pain (NP).MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of TMS on NP were identified through searches of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Data were analyzed using Stata 18.0 with a random-effects model. Meta-regression, subgroup...