Table 2 Side effects observed after stimulation sessions.

From: Effects of rTMS and tDCS on neuropathic pain after brachial plexus injury: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study

 

Active rTMS

(n = 12)

Sham rTMS

(n = 8)

Active tDCS

(n = 12)

Sham tDCS

(n = 8)

Headache, n (%)

1 (8.33)

 

1 (8.33)

 

Neck pain, n (%)

  

1 (8.33)

 

Vertigo, n (%)

1 (8.33)

   

Increased pain, n (%)

    

Continuous

1 (8.33)

2 (25.00)

1 (8.33)

1 (12.50)

Paroxysmal

 

3 (37.50)

3 (33.33)

1 (25.00)

Autonomic dysfunction, n (%)

    

Limb edema

  

1 (8.33)

 

Worsening of Horner’s syndrome

  

1 (8.33)

 
  1. rTMS repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, tDCS transcranial direct-current stimulation.