NeuRA Research Fellow and head of Neurostimulation at the NeuroRecovery Research Hub at UNSW, Dr Nahian Chowdhury, led the research that found a five-day course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) before pain onset could significantly reduce future pain intensity and improve brain activity associated with pain resilience. rTMS is a non-invasive procedure where magnetic pulses are delivered through a coil worn on the scalp to stimulate specific brain regions.
5-day brain stimulation may prevent future pain
February 26, 2025
Chronic pain is a significant global health challenge, affecting nearly 20 per cent of the world’s population. Researchers from NeuRA and UNSW have discovered a preventative brain stimulation technique that could stop chronic pain before it takes hold, offering new hope for millions who live with this debilitating condition.
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