Effects of 10-Hz rTMS over the leg motor cortex using a double-cone coil on lower limb motor recovery in subacute stroke: a randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower limb dysfunction following stroke poses important challenges to patients' mobility and quality of life. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) using double-cone coils for deep stimulation offers a promising avenue for the improved motor recovery of these patients. However, the efficacy and safety of this approach remain underexplored.

Methods

A total of 56 subacute stroke patients were randomised to rTMS or sham stimulation (n = 28 per group), over 15 sessions in 3 weeks. The primary outcome was that of Fugl-Meyer assessment of the lower extremity (FMA-LE) at T3, with secondary outcomes, including those of Berg Balance Scale (BBS), modified Barthel index (MBI) and Brunnstrom scale. TecnoBody balance equipment was used to quantify sway length (SL

SUBMITTER: Huang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482667 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature