Effect of non-invasive brain stimulation on post-stroke cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have suggested that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may be an effective and safe alternative treatment for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Similarly, the application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during stroke rehabilitation has been shown to improve cognitive function in PSCI patients. However, there have been conflicting results from some studies. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of tDCS and rTMS on PSCI.

Methods

The meta-analysis search for articles published from the initial availability date to 5 February 2024 in databases. The extracted study data were entered into STATA 12.0 software for statistical analysis.

Results

This meta-analysis provi

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521814 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature