Effect of Low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Memory and Cognition Impairment after Stroke
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.09.019
- VernacularTitle:低频重复经颅磁刺激对脑卒中后记忆及认知功能的影响
- Author:
Haitao LU
;
Li SUN
;
Huazhen GUO
;
Tong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, memory, cognition
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(9):1074-1077
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on post-stroke disfunction of cognition and memory by stimulating right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Methods 40 patients were randomized into the rTMS (n=19) and sham (n=21) groups. The function of cognition and memory were measured before treatment, after treatment and 2 months post-treatment with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) and Rivermead Behaviour Memory Test (RBMT). Results All scores improved in both groups after treatment and 2 months post-treatment (P< 0.001), and improved more in the rTMS group than in the sham group (P<0.01). Conclusion Low-frequency rTMS may improve the function of memory and cognition after stoke.
