A Meta-Analysis of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Therapies for Motor Function Recovery in Stroke Patients

Wenyuan Cheng

doi:10.62051/m6hymf23

Authors

Wenyuan Cheng

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/m6hymf23

Keywords:

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Stroke Rehabilitation, meta-analysis

Abstract

In recent years, there have been reports suggesting that non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) can improve post-stroke complications. Non-invasive brain stimulation therapies include transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), among others. Clinically, a combination of one or more of these therapies is often used. However, it remains unclear which method is the most effective and safest for the recovery of limb function after a stroke. The aim of this study is to integrate various research findings to investigate the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on the recovery of limb motor function in all stroke survivors.

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