Table 2 Pain intensity and attack frequency
All TN patients | Pain intensity (VRS) | Pain intensity (VRS) | Attack frequency/day | Attack frequency/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline ± SD (range) | Post-stimulation ± SD (range) | Baseline ± SD (range) | Post-stimulation ± SD (range) | |
Anodal | 6.7 ± 1.3 (4.5-8) | 5.5 ± 2.3 (1–8) | 7.2 ± 7.9 (1–21) | 4.9 ± 7 (0–22) |
Sham | 7.2 ± 1.2 (4.5-8) | 7.8 ± 1.8 (4.5-10) | 11.6 ± 15.1 (1–50) | 6.7 ± 7.6 (1–21) |
TN with concomitant permanent pain (n = 4*) | ||||
Anodal | 7.6 ± 0.3 (7.5-8) | 7.6 ± 0.3 (7.5-8) | 4.3 ± 6.5 (1–14) | 6.3 ± 10.5 (1–22) |
Sham | 7.6 ± 0.3 (7.5-8) | 8.8 ± 1.0 (7.5-10) | 4.3 ± 6.5 (1–14) | 6.0 ± 10 (1–21) |
TN with purely paroxysmal pain (n = 6*) | ||||
Anodal | 6.1 ± 1.5 (4.5-8) | 4.2 ± 1.8 (1–5.5) | 9.2 ± 8.8 (1–21) | 4.0 ± 4.6 (0–12) |
Sham | 7.0 ± 1.6 (4.5-8) | 7.2 ± 2.0 (4.5-10) | 16.5 ± 17.7 (1–50) | 7.1 ± 6.7 (1–16) |