Effects of combined transcranial direct current stimulation and gait training in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and gait training have been demonstrated as effective treatments for patients with PD. However, the effects of combined tDCS and gait training on PD remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of combined tDCS and gait training in PD patients.

Methods

We conducted literature searches in EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure databases, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, and the Chinese Medical Association Journal Database to identify the effects of combined transcranial direct current stimulation and gait training in PD patients.

Results

SUBMITTER: Qiu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature