Effectiveness of cerebellar vermis intermittent theta-burst stimulation in improving trunk control and balance function for patients with subacute stroke: a randomised controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Balance impairments frequently occur after stroke. Achieving effective core trunk stability is the key to improving balance ability. However, there is still a lack of advanced well-defined rehabilitation protocols for balance improvement in patients with stroke. Intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) is a non-invasive brain activity modulation strategy that can produce long-term potentiation. The cerebellar vermis is a fundamental structure involved in balance and motor control. However, no study has demonstrated the therapeutic effect and potential mechanism of cerebellar vermis iTBS on balance after stroke.

Methods and analysis

This study will be a prospective single-centre double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial with a 3-week intervention and 3

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9835952 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature