This session will provide an overview of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques for pain management and co-morbid conditions to provide rehabilitation and restoration of function and quality of life. Four broad types of NIBS for pain will be covered by speakers who are each experts in their respective area of brain stimulation: 1) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), 2) transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), 3) transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) or cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and 4) non-convulsive electrotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The panel will provide a brief background and rationale for these neuromodulatory NIBS techniques in pain, their clinical experience with the devices in each category, and the current scientific evidence and clinical research supporting the use of each type of NIBS for pain.

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1. Describe and differentiate types of non-invasive brain stimulation, their risks, and benefits.

2. Appraise current scientific literature regarding non-invasive brain stimulation for chronic pain.

3. Identify potential applications for non-invasive brain stimulation in the management of chronic pain.

Anna Woodbury, MD, MSc, Cac; Albert Leung, MD; Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH, MMSc, Med; Leah Townsend, PhD, and Diana Martinez, MD

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Anna Woodbury, MD, MSc, Cac | Planner
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Leah Townsend, PhD | Speaker
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Welcome 
Anna Woodbury, MD, MSc, Cac and Albert Leung, MD

rTMS for Chronic Pain
Albert Leung, MD

tDCS for Chronic Pain    
Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH, MMSc, MEd

tACS and CES for Chronic Pain
Leah Townsend, PhD

ECT and Nonconvulsive Electrotherapy for Chronic Pain    
Diana Martinez, MD

Q & A
Anna Woodbury, MD, MSc, CAc
Albert Leung, MD
Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH, MMSc, Med
Leah Townsend, PhD
Diana Martinez, MD

Closing Discussion    
Anna Woodbury, MD, MSc, Cac and Albert Leung, MD

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This is activity is not eligible for CME credit.