Impact of Combined High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acupuncture on Central Pain and Mood Disorders - Scorecard - MDSpire

Impact of Combined High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acupuncture on Central Pain and Mood Disorders

  • By

  • Xiangyue Wu

  • Binqing Li

  • Ting Xiang

  • Xiaolu Fan

  • April 27, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Combined High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acupuncture on Central Pain and Mood Disorders

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsMulti-target high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and acupuncture, linked to improved pain and mood outcomes.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Combined rTMS and acupuncture significantly improved pain and depression compared to acupuncture alone, indicating a potential new standard for CPSP treatment.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Evaluate pain, mood, and functional status using VAS, HAMA, HAMD, PSQI, and ADL, with specific attention to rTMS frequency and duration.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Combined treatment showed superior efficacy in pain and mood improvement; demographic details should be included.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Implement multi-target rTMS alongside acupuncture for CPSP management, supported by clinical evidence.

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        Impact of Combined High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Acupuncture on Central Pain and Mood Disorders

        • by Xiangyue Wu, Binqing Li, Ting Xiang, Xiaolu Fan

        • April 27, 2026

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