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. 2023 Mar 13;4:1062892. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1062892
Author (reference) Acute Use Preventive use Pulses per dose Seconds of stimulation Stimulation intervals Stimulation frequency Total seconds Location
Nesbitt et al (52) Yes NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
Eren et al (53) Three pulses acutely Morning and evening 3 90 NR 2 540/24 h + acute Left
Tso et al (51) NR Yes 2–4 120 NR 2–3 (twice if 4 stimulations) 480–1,080/24 h Ipsilateral to headache
Trimboli et al (49) Three consecutive doses Three times a day 2 90 Consecutive 3 540/24 + acute Either one side or bilateral
Kamourieh et al (54) No Three times a day 2 120 Consecutive 3 720/24 h Ipsilateral to headache
Moreno-Ajona et al (55) No Three times a day 2 120 Consecutive 3 720/24 h Bilateral

Aa, amplitude adjustment; CCH, chronic cluster headache; CM, chronic migraine; CPH, chronic paroxysmal hemicrania; DC, direct current; HC, hemicrania continua; MC, muscle contraction; NA, not applicable; NR, not reported; PCH, primary cough headache; RTT, refractory to treatment