Tao Jiang, Jiamin Yan, Xiaohan Li, Minguang Yang, Yueyang Zhuang, Zhimin Ding, Mengquan Tan, Sijia Xia, Rui Li, Wenju Wang, Feng Chen, Xi Xie, Weilin Liu
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Abstract
BackgroundTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been widely used as an adjunctive treatment for motor function after stroke.ObjectiveTo quantify the effect of tDCS combined with constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on the functional recovery of the upper limb after stroke.MethodsBy May 2024, two independent authors screened relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library. Publication bias was assessed using the Egger's test.ResultsOf the 221 retrieved records, seven publications met the criteria for systematic review and quantitative analysis. According to estimates of Hedges'g, significant effects were revealed from Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Limbs (UL-FMA) for upper limb impairment (g = 0.587, 95% CI = 0.256 to 0.919, p < 0.05) and Motor Activity Log-Amount of Movement (MAL-AoM) for perceived amount of motor (g = 0.386, 95% CI = 0.030 to 0.743, p < 0.05). Significant results favoring combined therapy were not found in Motor Activity Log-Quality of Movement (MAL-QoM) (g = 0.181, 95% CI = -0.169 to 0.531, p > 0.05), grip strength (g = 0.135, 95% CI = -0.214 to 0.485, p > 0.05) or Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) (g = 0.210, 95% CI = -0.117 to 0.537, p > 0.05).ConclusionsOur findings confirmed that tDCS enhanced the effect of CIMT in improving upper limb impairment and perceived amount of motor in daily life after stroke.
期刊介绍:
NeuroRehabilitation, an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal, publishes manuscripts focused on scientifically based, practical information relevant to all aspects of neurologic rehabilitation. We publish unsolicited papers detailing original work/research that covers the full life span and range of neurological disabilities including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disease and other neurological disorders.
We also publish thematically organized issues that focus on specific clinical disorders, types of therapy and age groups. Proposals for thematic issues and suggestions for issue editors are welcomed.