SynthesisBrain and behavior2024
Effect of Dual-Site Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation on Upper-Limb Function After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of multi-site non-invasive brain stimulation on cognitive impairment after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of dual-site transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor function and activities of daily living in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Non-invasive brain stimulation for stroke-related motor impairment and disability: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined with Peripheral Electrical Stimulation on Upper Limb Function Recovery in Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- NMDA Receptor Mediated Mechanisms in the Post-Stroke Brain: From Physiology to Pathology.Biomolecules · 2026Review
- Effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on improving post-stroke upper extremity motor function: a protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundNon-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) has attracted significant attention as it has been proven to be effective in facilitating upper limb motor recovery in patients with stroke. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of dual-site non-invasive brain stimulation (DS-NIBS) in improving upper extremity motor function after stroke.
methodsA PRISMA systematic search was conducted for randomized controlled trials. Two authors independently extracted data, and the quality of included studies was assessed.
resultsTen studies were included in the current review. DS-NIBS demonstrated a significant effect on upper extremity motor function impairment. However, only two studies showed no clear effects of DS-tDCS on upper extremity motor function after stroke. Due to the limited number of studies, the effects of DS-NIBS remain inconclusive. FINDING: This review found evidence for the relatively higher efficacy of DS-NIBS on post-stroke upper extremity motor function impairment, compared to the sham and SS-NIBS. Additionally, DS-TMS was found to generate better improvement than DS-tDCS.
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