ChatGPT and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Chronic Pain.

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to open a discussion about the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in science and clinical practice, specifically with regard to the use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a technique for managing chronic pain.

MAIN POINTS OF DISCUSSION: To analyze the responses generated by ChatGPT and the best literature about tDCS, we formulated three questions. The answers from ChatGPT, compared to the guidelines and Cochrane review, showed that AI can be a potential strategy to help clinicians and researchers. AI such as ChatGPT is revolutionizing the academic field and clinical practice. However, there is still an unmet scientific and clinical discussion about the insertion of AI to help researchers and clinicians in the neuromodulation area treat chronic pain.

CONCLUSION: We need to know the limits of the use of AI. Even though ChatGPT might be helpful, it should be used with caution in the academic field and clinical practice.