Does SLT combined with NIBS enhance naming recovery in post-stroke aphasia? A meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-invasive brain stimulation has been widely used as an adjunctive treatment for aphasia following stroke.

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of non-invasive brain stimulation as an adjunctive treatment on naming function in aphasia following stroke.

Methods

This review included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 5 databases (Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, OVID and PubMed) that investigated the effects of electrical stimulation on stroke patients. The search included literature published up to November 2023.

Results

We identified 18 studies, and the standardized mean differences (SMDs) showed that the effect sizes of TMS and tDCS were small to medium. Moreover, the treatment effects persisted over ti

SUBMITTER: Chai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11307008 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature