Lacroix Aurélie, Martiné-Fabre Gaëlle, Plansont Brigitte, Buisson Alexandre, Guignandon Sandrine, Rozette Marc, Caire François, Calvet Benjamin
EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of chronic diseases in tropical zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, Inserm U1094, IRD UMR270, Univ. Limoges, CHU Limoges, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France.
Research and Innovation Unit, Esquirol Hospital, 15 rue du Docteur Marcland, Limoges cedex, 87025, France.
Neurol Sci. 2025 Mar;46(3):1359-1367. doi: 10.1007/s10072-024-07813-0. Epub 2024 Nov 27.
OBJECTIVES: Recently, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) has gained attention for its potential in relieving neuropathic pain (NP). NP encompasses central and peripheral neuralgia, characterized by sensory abnormalities and spontaneous pain. Pharmacological treatments often provide partial relief with significant side effects, making rTMS an attractive alternative. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of rTMS in treating NP and its impact on quality of life over three months. METHODS: A total of 51 patients with drug-resistant NP were included, undergoing 15 sessions of rTMS targeting motor cortex areas over three weeks. Clinical response was evaluated using various psychometric scales, including VAS for pain and PGIC. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. RESULTS: Results showed significant clinical improvements in pain severity and quality of life following rTMS treatment. Predictive factors of quality of life improvement were identified, with mental health being crucial across all NP areas. Notably, patients with cerebral NP showed improvements linked to physical dimensions, emphasizing tailored treatment approaches. CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the efficacy of rTMS in managing NP, highlighting sustained improvements in pain severity and quality of life. The findings offer valuable insights for personalized treatment approaches and optimizing patient outcomes in NP management.
目的:最近,重复经颅磁刺激(rTMS)因其在缓解神经性疼痛(NP)方面的潜力而受到关注。NP包括中枢性和周围性神经痛,其特征为感觉异常和自发性疼痛。药物治疗往往只能部分缓解且伴有明显副作用,这使得rTMS成为一种有吸引力的替代方法。本研究旨在评估rTMS治疗NP的疗效及其在三个月内对生活质量的影响。 方法:共纳入51例耐药性NP患者,在三周内接受针对运动皮层区域的15次rTMS治疗。使用包括疼痛视觉模拟量表(VAS)和患者整体印象变化量表(PGIC)等多种心理测量量表评估临床反应。使用SF - 36问卷评估生活质量。 结果:结果显示,rTMS治疗后疼痛严重程度和生活质量有显著临床改善。确定了生活质量改善的预测因素,其中心理健康在所有NP领域都至关重要。值得注意的是,脑性NP患者的改善与身体维度相关,强调了个性化的治疗方法。 结论:本研究强调了rTMS在管理NP方面的疗效,突出了疼痛严重程度和生活质量的持续改善。这些发现为NP管理中的个性化治疗方法和优化患者预后提供了有价值的见解。
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