Intermittent theta-burst stimulation with physical exercise improves poststroke motor function: A systemic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) is an optimized rTMS modality that could modulate the excitability of neural structures. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the efficacy of iTBS in improving the motor function of stroke patients. However, the specific role of iTBS in motor function recovery after stroke is unclear. Hence, in our study, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy of iTBS for the motor function improvement of stroke patients.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched until May 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Results

Thirteen RCTs with 334 patients were finally included in our study. The primary endpoints were the Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA) and Motor Assessment Scal

SUBMITTER: Gao B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9468864 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature