Cognitive and Psychological Symptoms in Post-COVID-19 Condition: A Systematic Review of Structural and Functional Neuroimaging, Neurophysiology, and Intervention Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the structural, functional, and neurophysiological brain changes associated with post-COVID-19 condition (PCC)-related cognitive and psychological issues and evaluate the efficacy of noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) and cognitive rehabilitation interventions.

Data sources

Electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase, were systematically searched for articles published before February 1, 2025, using terms such as "post-COVID-19 condition," "cognitive dysfunction," "brain changes," "noninvasive brain stimulation," and "cognitive rehabilitation." Language was restricted to English, and only studies involving human participants were included.

Study selection

Studies with human participants aged ≥18 years diagnosed with PC

SUBMITTER: Pettemeridou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447218 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature