Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Effects of Low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Central Pain Modulation A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN, vol.28, no.7, pp.581-588, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 7
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e31823c2bd7
- Journal Name: CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.581-588
- Keywords: pain, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, functional magnetic resonance imaging
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is an analgesic current that is used in many acute and chronic painful states. The aim of this study was to investigate central pain modulation by low-frequency TENS.