The efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in treating patients with chronic daily headache

Abstract Background Headache is the most common pain disorder , affecting around 66% of global population. This study aimed to investigate efficacy high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in treating patients with primary chronic daily headaches (chronic tension-type headache and migraine). Methods Twenty-seven participated study, divided into 2 groups: a group (16 patients) control (11 patients). Treatment consisted 12 (5 Hz) real rTMS sessions, delivered over left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), whereas sham was used for group. Results Patients group, after stimulation, showed high statistically significant reduction measured parameters compared ( P value < 0.001), percentage improvement 94.5%. No parameters, observed > 0.05) 7.9%. Conclusion High-frequency effective reducing tension migraine s. finding runs approval suggested role DLPFC control. might open opinions new treatment strategies prevention.