Transcranial stimulation as a possible therapeutic proposal in long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented global health crisis, with significant repercussions on the mental and neurological health of millions of individuals. Long COVID, characterized by persistent and debilitating symptoms, including chronic fatigue, pain, cognitive impairment, and mood swings, represents a substantial therapeutic challenge. In this context, neuromodulation emerges as a promising therapeutic strategy, offering new perspectives for the management of refractory neurological symptoms. This article aims to critically review the current evidence on the use of neuromodulation in patients with long COVID.
Authors
- Alna Carolina Mendes Paranhos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0967-7424)
- Lidiane Palheta Miranda dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5335-3406)
- Julliana Vieira Leão
- Ápio Ricardo Nazareth Dias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9535-5095)
- Luiz Fábio Magno Falcão
- Danilo Lameira dos Santos
- Ketelen Yasmim Braga de Moraes Silva
- Jonna Almeida Barros
- Chrisllane Nascimento Batista
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade do Estado do Pará (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2026.1766757
- Primary Topic
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico