Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating post-stroke depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically evaluate the effects of different modes of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on depression in post-stroke depression (PSD) patients using the network meta-analysis method.

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Wanfang Data, CNKI, VIP, and CBM were searched for randomized controlled trials on rTMS for PSD from the time the database was constructed until April 20th, 2024. Two researchers independently conducted screenings to extract the relevant literature. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software. Network meta-analysis of depression scores was performed using Stata 17.0 software and R 4.4.1 software.

Results

Twelve studies involving four different rTMS modalities were included. The res

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12265233 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature