Transcranial pulse stimulation in Alzheimer's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS) is a novel noninvasive ultrasonic brain stimulation that can increase cortical and corticospinal excitability, induce neuroplasticity, and increase functional connectivity within the brain. Several trials have confirmed its potential in treating Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Objective

To investigate the effect and safety of TPS on AD.

Design

A systematic review.

Methods

PubMed, Embase via Ovid, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), VIP (China Science and Technology Journal Database), and WanFang were searched from inception to April 1, 2023. Study selection, data extraction, and quality evaluation of the studies were conducted by two reviewers independently, with any controv

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848065 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature