Effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation on balance and gait in patients with multiple sclerosis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motor impairments are very common in neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Noninvasive brain stimulation could influence the motor function of patients.

Objective

The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on balance and gait ability in patients with multiple sclerosis. Additionally, a secondary aim was to compare the influence of the stimulation location of tDCS on current effectiveness.

Methods

A search was conducted for randomized controlled trials published up to May 2023 comparing the application of tDCS versus a sham or control group. The primary outcome variables were balance and gait ability.

Results

Eleven studies were included in the qualitative analysis, and

SUBMITTER: Nombela-Cabrera R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10594930 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature