ABRAHAO FONTES BAPTISTA
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/54 - Laboratório de Bacteriologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/54 - Laboratório de Bacteriologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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article Transcranial direct current stimulation is safe and effective in autoimmune myopathies: a randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled trial(2023) SOUSA, L. F. A. de; MISSE, R. G.; SANTOS, L. M. dos; TANAKA, C.; GREVE, J. M. A.; BAPTISTA, A. F.; SHINJO, S. K.Objective We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in patients with systemic autoimmune myopathies (SAMs).Methods This prospective, randomised, sham-controlled, double-blind, study included 20 patients with SAMs allocated to receive sham or active tDCS (2mA, 20 minutes, 3 days). Electrodes were positioned with the anode over the C1 or C2, whereas the cathode was placed over the Fp2 or Fp1, respectively. The groups were evaluated in four periods with specific questionnaires and functional tests: pre-stimulation and after 30 minutes, three weeks, and eight weeks post-tDCS.Results Two patients from the sham group withdrew after the three sessions. The demographic data, type of myositis, disease duration, and disease status were comparable between the active and sham tDCS groups. After interventions, in the active tDCS group, the physical aspects of SF-36 in week eight, mean and better timed up-and-go test at each evaluation, peak torque of stimulated inferior limb extension improved significantly (p<0.05). The emotional aspect of SF-36 decreased only in the active tDCS group (p<0.001). The patients' adherence to the protocol was 100% and no serious adverse event was reported, including disease relapses.Conclusion This study evidences the safety of tDCS, as well as its potential efficacy in improving muscle strength and function in SAMs patients. More studies with a larger sample and longer tDCS sessions are necessary to corroborate the results of the present study.- Author response: Insular and anterior cingulate cortex deep stimulation for central neuropathic pain: Disassembling the percept of pain(2020) ANDRADE, Daniel Ciampi de; GALHARDONI, Ricardo; SILVA, Valquiria Aparecida da; GARCIA-LARREA, Luis; DALE, Camila; BAPTISTA, Abrahao F.; BARBOSA, Luciana Mendonca; MENEZES, Luciana Mendes Bahia; SIQUEIRA, Silvia R. D. T. de; VALERIO, Fernanda; ROSI, Jefferson; RODRIGUES, Antonia Lilian de Lima; FERNANDES, Diego Toledo Reis Mendes; SELINGARDI, Priscila Mara Lorencini; MARCOLIN, Marco Antonio; DURAN, Fabio Luis de Souza; ONO, Carla Rachel; LUCATO, Leandro Tavares; FERNANDES, Ana Mercia B. L.; SILVA, Fabio E. F. da; YENG, Lin T.; BRUNONI, Andre R.; BUCHPIGUEL, Carlos A.; TEIXEIRA, Manoel J.
- Time perception and pain: Can a temporal illusion reduce the intensity of pain?(2023) MAIA, Vanessa S. Z.; SILVA, Catarina Movio; OLIVEIRA, Inaeh de Paula; OLIVEIRA, Victoria Regina da Silva; DALE, Camila Squarzoni; BAPTISTA, Abrahao Fontes; CAETANO, Marcelo S. S.It is commonly known-and previous studies have indicated-that time appears to last longer during unpleasant situations. This study examined whether a reciprocal statement can be made-that is, whether changes in the perception of time can influence our judgment (or rating) of a negative event. We used a temporal illusion method (Pomares et al. Pain 152, 230-234, 2011) to induce distortions in the perception of time. Two stimuli were presented for a constant time: a full clock, which stayed on the screen until its clock hand completed a full rotation (360 degrees); and a short clock, in which the clock hand moved just three-quarters of the way (270 degrees), thus suggesting a reduced interval duration. However, both stimuli were shown for the same amount of time. We specifically investigated (a) whether we could induce a temporal illusion with this simple visual manipulation, and (b) whether this illusion could change participants' ratings of a painful stimulus. In Experiment I (n = 22), to answer (a) above, participants were asked to reproduce the duration in which the different clocks were presented. In Experiment II (n = 30), a painful thermal stimulation was applied on participants' hands while the clocks were shown. Participants were asked to rate the perceived intensity of their pain, and to reproduce its duration. Results showed that, for both experiments, participants reproduced a longer interval after watching the full clock compared with the short clock, confirming that the clock manipulation was able to induce a temporal illusion. Furthermore, the second experiment showed that participants rated the thermal stimuli as less painful when delivered with the short clock than with the full clock. These findings suggest that temporal distortions can modulate the experience of pain.
- Transcranial direct current stimulation relieves the severe anxiety of a patient with COVID-19(2020) SHINJO, Samuel Katsuyuki; BRUNONI, Andre Russowsky; OKANO, Alexandre Hideki; TANAKA, Clarice; BAPTISTA, Abrahao Fontes
- Applications of Non-invasive Neuromodulation for the Management of Disorders Related to COVID-19(2020) BAPTISTA, Abrahao Fontes; BALTAR, Adriana; OKANO, Alexandre Hideki; MOREIRA, Alexandre; CAMPOS, Ana Carolina Pinheiro; FERNANDES, Ana Mercia; BRUNONI, Andre Russowsky; BADRAN, Bashar W.; TANAKA, Clarice; ANDRADE, Daniel Ciampi de; MACHADO, Daniel Gomes da Silva; MORYA, Edgard; TRUJILLO, Eduardo; SWAMI, Jaiti K.; CAMPRODON, Joan A.; MONTE-SILVA, Katia; SA, Katia Nunes; NUNES, Isadora; GOULARDINS, Juliana Barbosa; BIKSON, Marom; SUDBRACK-OLIVEIRA, Pedro; CARVALHO, Priscila de; DUARTE-MOREIRA, Rafael Jardim; PAGANO, Rosana Lima; SHINJO, Samuel Katsuyuki; ZANA, YossiBackground: Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) morbidity is not restricted to the respiratory system, but also affects the nervous system. Non-invasive neuromodulation may be useful in the treatment of the disorders associated with COVID-19. Objective: To describe the rationale and empirical basis of the use of non-invasive neuromodulation in the management of patients with COVID-10 and related disorders. Methods: We summarize COVID-19 pathophysiology with emphasis of direct neuroinvasiveness, neuroimmune response and inflammation, autonomic balance and neurological, musculoskeletal and neuropsychiatric sequela. This supports the development of a framework for advancing applications of non-invasive neuromodulation in the management COVID-19 and related disorders. Results: Non-invasive neuromodulation may manage disorders associated with COVID-19 through four pathways: (1) Direct infection mitigation through the stimulation of regions involved in the regulation of systemic anti-inflammatory responses and/or autonomic responses and prevention of neuroinflammation and recovery of respiration; (2) Amelioration of COVID-19 symptoms of musculoskeletal pain and systemic fatigue; (3) Augmenting cognitive and physical rehabilitation following critical illness; and (4) Treating outbreak-related mental distress including neurological and psychiatric disorders exacerbated by surrounding psychosocial stressors related to COVID-19. The selection of the appropriate techniques will depend on the identified target treatment pathway. Conclusion: COVID-19 infection results in a myriad of acute and chronic symptoms, both directly associated with respiratory distress (e.g., rehabilitation) or of yet-to-be-determined etiology (e.g., fatigue). Non-invasive neuromodulation is a toolbox of techniques that based on targeted pathways and empirical evidence (largely in non-COVID-19 patients) can be investigated in the management of patients with COVID-19.
- Update on the Use of Transcranial Electrical Brain Stimulation to Manage Acute and Chronic COVID-19 Symptoms(2020) PILLONI, Giuseppina; BIKSON, Marom; BADRAN, Bashar W.; GEORGE, Mark S.; KAUTZ, Steven A.; OKANO, Alexandre Hideki; BAPTISTA, Abrahao Fontes; CHARVET, Leigh E.The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in the urgent need to develop and deploy treatment approaches that can minimize mortality and morbidity. As infection, resulting illness, and the often prolonged recovery period continue to be characterized, therapeutic roles for transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) have emerged as promising non-pharmacological interventions. tES techniques have established therapeutic potential for managing a range of conditions relevant to COVID-19 illness and recovery, and may further be relevant for the general management of increased mental health problems during this time. Furthermore, these tES techniques can be inexpensive, portable, and allow for trained self-administration. Here, we summarize the rationale for using tES techniques, specifically transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), across the COVID-19 clinical course, and index ongoing efforts to evaluate the inclusion of tES optimal clinical care.
bookPart Dor em Neuropatias Infecciosas(2019) RAICHER, Irina; ANDRADE, Daniel Ciampi Araujo de; BAPTISTA, Abrahão Fontes; Sá, Katia Nunes; MACHADO, Luis dos Ramos; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen- Sickle cell disease chronic joint pain: Clinical assessment based on maladaptive central nervous system plasticity(2022) LOPES, Tiago da Silva; BALLAS, Samir K.; SANTANA, Jamille Evelyn Rodrigues Souza; MELO-CARNEIRO, Pedro de; OLIVEIRA, Lilian Becerra de; SA, Katia Nunes; LOPES, Larissa Conceicao Dias; SILVA, Wellington dos Santos; LUCENA, Rita; BAPTISTA, Abrahao FontesChronic joint pain (CJP) is among the significant musculoskeletal comorbidities in sickle cell disease (SCD) individuals. However, many healthcare professionals have difficulties in understanding and evaluating it. In addition, most musculoskeletal evaluation procedures do not consider central nervous system (CNS) plasticity associated with CJP, which is frequently maladaptive. This review study highlights the potential mechanisms of CNS maladaptive plasticity related to CJP in SCD and proposes reliable instruments and methods for musculoskeletal assessment adapted to those patients. A review was carried out in the PubMed and SciELO databases, searching for information that could help in the understanding of the mechanisms of CNS maladaptive plasticity related to pain in SCD and that presented assessment instruments/methods that could be used in the clinical setting by healthcare professionals who manage chronic pain in SCD individuals. Some maladaptive CNS plasticity mechanisms seem important in CJP, including the impairment of pain endogenous control systems, central sensitization, motor cortex reorganization, motor control modification, and arthrogenic muscle inhibition. Understanding the link between maladaptive CNS plasticity and CJP mechanisms and its assessment through accurate instruments and methods may help healthcare professionals to increase the quality of treatment offered to SCD patients.
- Electroacupuncture modulates cortical excitability in a manner dependent on the parameters used(2022) BRITO, Francisco Xavier de; LUZ-SANTOS, Cleber; CAMATTI, Janine Ribeiro; FONSECA, Rodrigo Jorge de Souza da; SUZARTH, Giovana; MORAES, Laise Monteiro Campos; SILVA, Marcelo Lourenco da; SILVA, Josie Resende Torres da; VERCELINO, Rafael; SA, Katia Nunes; ZANA, Yossi; BAPTISTA, Abrahao FontesIntroduction: There is evidence that electroacupuncture (EA) acts through the modulation of brain activity, but little is known about its influence on corticospinal excitability of the primary motor cortex (M1). Objective: To investigate the influence of EA parameters on the excitability of M1 in healthy individuals. Methods: A parallel, double blind, randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects, evaluating the influence of an EA intervention on M1 excitability. Participants had a needle inserted at LI4 in the dominant hand and received electrical stimulation of different frequencies (10 or 100 Hz) and amplitude (sensory or motor threshold) for 20 min. In the control group, only a brief (30 s) electrical stimulation was applied. Single and paired pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation coupled with electromyography was applied before and immediately after the EA intervention. Resting motor threshold, motor evoked potential, short intracortical inhibition and intracortical facilitation were measured. Results: EA increased corticospinal excitability of M1 compared to the control group only when administered with a frequency of 100 Hz at the sensory threshold (p < 0.05). There were no significant changes in the other measures. Conclusion: The results suggest that EA with an intensity level at the sensorial threshold and 100 Hz frequency increases the corticospinal excitability of M1. This effect may be associated with a decrease in the activity of inhibitory intracortical mechanisms.
- Influence of surface peripheral electrical stimulation on nerve regeneration after digital nerve neurorrhaphy: Study protocol for a randomized clinical trial(2021) BAPTISTA, A. F.; MATTOS, E.; GUEDES, A.; LESSA, P. I. F.We will study the influence of low intensity and frequency surface peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) on nerve regeneration of digital nerve injuries of the hand after its surgical repair in humans. Participants will be patients with acute traumatic peripheral nerve injury referred to the Hand Surgery Service of the General Hospital of the State of Bahia, a reference service in the state. These patients will undergo surgery followed by PES in the immediate postoperative period. After hospital discharge, they will be followed up on an outpatient basis by researchers, who will remotely supervise a physiotherapy program. Our hypothesis is that PES will positively influence the recovery of sensory function in patients undergoing neurorrhaphy of digital nerves of the hand. ReBEC registration: U1111-1259-1998 (12/18/2020) © 2021 Mattos E et al.