State of the Art in Neuromodulation or Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 800
Special Issue Editor
Interests: interventional chronic pain; neurostimulation; continuous and pulsed radiofrequency; trigeminal neuralgia; pu-dendal nerve syndrome; chronic peripheral pain; chronic joint pain
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue presents a comprehensive review of recent developments in neuro-modulation/stimulation therapies, focusing on their long-term efficacy, outcome prediction, and new therapeutic targets.
This collection emphasizes the importance of exploring new stimulation paradigms and their potential for sustained efficacy. There is a growing interest in evaluating the effectiveness of novel technologies (such as FAST, closed-loop, DTM, HF, etc.) and understanding whether these approaches can maintain long-term effectiveness while reducing loss of efficacy, a significant challenge in the long-term outcomes of neurostimulation. On the other hand, there is an increasing interest in neuromodulation techniques, such as pulsed radiofrequency and peripheral nerve stimulation, addressing new targets and algorithms.
Outcome prediction remains another critical area of research, as identifying reliable predictors of neuromodulation success can greatly enhance patient selection and treatment planning.
Additionally, the interplay between neuromodulation and opioid use is another field of interest, highlighting how neuromodulation is a valuable tool in reducing opioid use and addressing the challenges of opioid-related complications.
Emerging therapeutic targets in neuromodulation offer promising avenues for expanding the application of neuromodulation to previously undertreated conditions.
We invite submissions that explore these topics and more, including the integration of neuromodulation with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, which can enhance precision and tailored treatment strategies.
In conclusion, this Special Issue aims to provide healthcare professionals with insights, cutting-edge innovations and practical guidance for improving patient outcomes in the field of neuromodulation.
Dr. Marco Mercieri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neuromodulation
- spinal cord stimulation
- chronic pain management
- stimulation waveforms
- long-term efficacy
- loss of efficacy
- outcome prediction
- opioid-sparing techniques
- neurostimulation mechanisms
- psychological predictors
- therapeutic targets
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