The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on immediate and long-term cognitive functions in Alzheimer's dementia and mild cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alzheimer's dementia (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are characterized by progressive cognitive decline. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technology, has been widely used to improve cognition in AD and MCI. However, the impact of rTMS on immediate and long-term cognitive functions in AD and MCI, as well as the optimal stimulating parameters, need further clarification.

Method

Thirty-one randomized controlled trials were included to examine the effects of rTMS on immediate cognition (post-treatment cognition), while nine trials were specifically used to assess its impact on long-term cognition (follow-up cognition). All participants were tested on at least one of the neuropsychological scales of the Mini

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707008 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature