Comparative efficacy of different noninvasive brain stimulation therapies for recovery of global cognitive function, attention, memory, and executive function after stroke: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Which noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) treatment - transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) - is more beneficial for stroke patients' cognitive rehabilitation is still up for debate.

Objectives

Our goal is to provide an overview of the research on the effectiveness and safety of various NIBS protocols.

Design

Systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

This NMA compared any active NIBS versus sham stimulation in adult stroke survivors to enhance cognitive function, with a focus on global cognitive function (GCF), attention, memory, and executive function (EF) using the databases MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Clini

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10272674 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature