Effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary aim of this review is to evaluate the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia.

Methods

Thirteen databases were systematically searched through July 2014. Studies had to meet pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each study's methodological quality was examined. Effect sizes were calculated from extracted data and combined for an overall summary statistic.

Results

Eight randomized controlled trials were included. These trials revealed a significant, moderate pooled effect size (0.55; 95% CI=0.17, 0.93; p=0.004). Studies stimulating the affected hemisphere had a combined effect size of 0.46 (95% CI=-0.18, 1.11; p=0.16); studies stimulating the unaffected hemisphere had a combined effect size of 0.65 (95% CI=0.14

SUBMITTER: Pisegna JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5326549 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature