Effect of transcranial direct-current stimulation on cognitive function in stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive approach that can alter brain excitability. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of tDCS in improving language and movement function in stroke patients. However, the effect of tDCS on cognitive function after stroke remains uncertain.

Methods

We searched Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the China Science and Technology Journal Database, and the Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform from inception to April 2, 2019. Two reviewers independently screened the studies, extracted the data, and evaluated the quality of the included studies using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool. All statistical anal

SUBMITTER: Yan RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7282637 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature