Effects of rTMS treatment on global cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been extensively studied in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), the clinical evidence remains inconsistent. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of rTMS on global cognitive function in patients with AD.

Methods

An integrated literature search using 4 databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library) was performed to identify English language articles published up to October 6, 2021. We pooled Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog) scores using a random-effects model via RevMan 5.4 software. We calculated estimates of mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The prim

SUBMITTER: Zhang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9492846 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature