Assessment of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Interventions for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Negative symptoms have a detrimental impact on functional outcomes and quality of life in people with schizophrenia, and few therapeutic options are considered effective for this symptomatic dimension. Studies have suggested that noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) interventions may be effective in treating negative symptoms. However, the comparative efficacy of different NIBS protocols for relieving negative symptoms remains unclear.

Objective

To compare the efficacy and acceptability of different NIBS interventions for treating negative symptoms.

Data sources

The ClinicalKey, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Web of Science electronic databases were systematically searched from inception through December 7

SUBMITTER: Tseng PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9218931 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature