Investigation of the efficacy of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on upper-limb motor recovery in subacute ischemic stroke without cortical involvement: a protocol paper for a multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The incidence of stroke is increasing steadily due to factors such as population aging. Approximately 80% of stroke survivors have motor disorders affecting their daily lives. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been reported to maximize functional recovery after stroke along with exercise intervention in upper limb rehabilitation treatment. However, whether rTMS affects the recovery of upper limb function in patients with stroke remains unclear. Therefore, in this trial, we will investigate the efficacy of low-frequency rTMS in patients with subcortical and brainstem ischemic stroke.

Methods

This study has been designed as a multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of low-frequency rTMS over the contral

SUBMITTER: Cho HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10491015 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature