The Effect and Optimal Parameters of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Poststroke Dysphagia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objectives of the study were to evaluate the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for poststroke dysphagia (PSD) and explore the optimal stimulation parameters.

Method

The databases of Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched from the establishment to June 2021. All randomized controlled trials about rTMS treatment for PSD were enrolled. Dysphagia Grade (DG) and Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS) were applied as the major dysphagia severity rating scales to evaluate the outcomes.

Results

A total of 12 clinical randomized controlled studies were included in our study. The summary effect size indicated that rTMS had a positive effect on PSD (SMD = -0.67, p < 0.001). The subgroup analysi

SUBMITTER: Qiao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9095943 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature