Effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation over dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been widely studied for treatment of patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC). The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is a hot target for intervention, but some controversies remain.

Purpose

This review aimed to systematically investigate the therapeutic effects of DLPFC-anodal-tDCS for patients with PDOC through a meta-analysis approach.

Data sources

Searches for relevant articles available in English were conducted using EMBASE, Medline, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception until March 26, 2022.

Study selection

All randomized parallel or cross-over controlled trials comparing the effect of intervention with active-tDCS and Sha

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9549167 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature