Meta-analysis of the effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on paretic hand recovery after stroke.
- Author:
Qu LE
;
Yun QU
;
Shoujuan ZHU
;
Yingxia TAO
;
Yi LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Hand;
physiopathology;
Humans;
Recovery of Function;
Stroke;
therapy;
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2013;30(6):1229-1234
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation method that has been used in the treatments of stroke patients. Our purpose was to investigate the effects of low-frequency rTMS on the hand motor function recovery for stroke patients. After searching from electronic database from January 1990 to April 2012, we collected randomized controlled trials explored the low-frequency rTMS effects on the hand motor function rehabilitation. A total of 7 comparisons (N = 216) from 5 articles were included in this study. We summarized the effect size by calculating the standardized mean difference (SMD). Summary of effect size (SES) indicated positive effects of low-frequency rTMS on the finger motor ability (SMD = 0.58) and hand function (SMD = -0.98). Few adverse effects occurred. The evidence showed that low-frequency rTMS could improve the paretic hand recovery after stroke.
