Effects of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Degenerative Cerebellar Ataxia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), as a neurological intervention for degenerative cerebellar ataxia (DCA) based on preregistration (PROSPERO: CRD42023379192).

Objective

We aimed to explore clinical outcomes and examine the parameters associated with NIBS efficacy in DCA patients.

Methods

The PubMed, Cochrane Library, CHINAL, and PEDro databases were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Data extraction, quality assessment, and heterogeneity analyses were conducted; the Grading, Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation was used to as

SUBMITTER: Matsugi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542298 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature