Minerva anestesiologica
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In neuropathies there are complex reactions that modify the homeostatic equilibrium of pain system. In such a context the Scrambler Therapy (ST5) interferes with pain signal transmission, by ''mixing'' a ''non-pain'' information into the nerve fibres. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ST5 in the treatment of neuropathic pain. The ST5 consists of a multiprocessor apparatus able to simulate 5 artificial neurons by the application of surface electrodes on skin pain areas. A total of 226 patients, all suffering from intense drug-resistant neuropathic pain, were recruited for this trial in 2004. ⋯ is draen that ST5 produced a statistically significant (P<0.0001) pain relief in all treated neuropathies.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jul 2005
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleJohn J. Bonica. A biography.