Efficacy of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI): a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Asma DaoudMoaz Elsayed AbouelmagdAsmaa Zakria AlnajjarAbdulrahman KrayimMaickel AbdelmesehTaleb AlsalloumYehia NabilRoaa FaisalPublished in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2023)
In conclusion, iTBS appears to be a safe and effective non-invasive treatment that can enhance the cognitive abilities and daily living skills of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment. However, our conclusion is constrained by the limited number of studies. Further high-quality, large-sample RCTs with extended follow-up periods are necessary to validate these findings. Integrating iTBS with brain imaging techniques, such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy and functional magnetic resonance, could aid in understanding the mechanism of iTBS action.