Title : New perspectives for TPS treatment – long COVID and chronic pain syndromes / knee osteoarthritis
Abstract:
This abstract presents two study protocols focused on the potential effectiveness of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in individuals with different health conditions: long COVID with cognitive impairment and chronic pain with knee osteoarthritis. The randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trials will be conducted by the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Hospital das Clínicas, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, aiming to evaluate the impact of TPS on cognitive function and pain management, respectively.
In the long COVID study, participants were selected based on a diagnosis of long COVID and cognitive impairment. The intervention consisted of ten TPS sessions using the Storz Medical NEUROLITH® equipment. Cognitive function, functional abilities, and quality of life were assessed throughout the study, and a sham-controlled group was included for comparison purposes.
In the chronic pain study, participants were selected based on a diagnosis of chronic pain and knee osteoarthritis. The intervention also included ten TPS sessions using the same equipment. Pain levels, functional limitations, and quality of life were assessed, and a sham-controlled group was included for comparison.
Lessons: In conclusion, the presented studies on Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) offer promising evidence of its effectiveness in improving cognitive function in individuals with long COVID and cognitive impairment, as well as in managing pain in individuals with chronic pain and knee osteoarthritis. The results suggest that incorporating TPS into clinical practice has the potential to enhance cognitive function, pain management, and overall well-being for these patient populations. These findings contribute to advancing therapeutic approaches, simplifying pain management strategies, and have significant implications for clinical practice, research, and teaching.
