The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on perioperative neurocognitive disorders in patients after cardiac surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) is one of the most common postoperative complications among elderly patients (above 65 years old) undergoing cardiac surgery. However, thus far, there have not been any effective therapies for managing PND. Recent research has shown that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) alters brain plasticity and improves cognitive function in several neurodegenerative disorders and psychiatric disorders. However, the potential benefits of rTMS in reducing PND in patients undergoing cardiac surgery have not been investigated. Therefore, the current protocol is designed to determine whether rTMS can reduce the incidence of PND in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Methods and analysis

The study will be a single-bl

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12291346 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature