TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION FOR IMPROVED ANALGESIA

摘要

Described herein are methods for neuromodulating brain activity of one or more target brain regions, the methods using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to produce robust analgesia. In particular, described herein are systems for arranging one or more (e.g., a plurality) of TMS electromagnets in a configuration and applying sufficient energy to neuromodulate the dorsal anterior cingulate gyrus relative to cortical brain regions to significant modulate pain, including the pain of fibromyalgia.

主权项

1. A method of reducing pain by the application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), the method comprising:
positioning a plurality of TMS electromagnets outside of a subject's head towards a target deep brain region so that the principal direction of electrical current evoked by the electromagnets is transverse to the anterior-posterior axis of the subject's head; and reducing pain levels by applying stimulation from the TMS electromagnet to the target brain region.