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  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • The cerebellum is crucial for motor control and has diverse functions.
  • Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques are increasingly used to study the brain.
  • Cerebellar NIBS is a recent advancement for exploring cerebellar roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application and potential of noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) targeting the human cerebellum.
  • To highlight how cerebellar NIBS advances understanding of cerebellar physiology, including cognitive and behavioral functions.
  • To discuss the therapeutic implications of cerebellar NIBS for neurological disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies employing noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the human cerebellum.
  • Analysis of data from studies investigating cerebellar functions, including motor, cognitive, and behavioral aspects.
  • Examination of clinical trials testing cerebellar NIBS in patients with various neurological conditions.

Main Results:

  • Cerebellar NIBS provides novel insights into human cerebellar physiology, particularly its cognitive and behavioral roles.
  • Studies demonstrate the therapeutic potential of NIBS for neurological diseases affecting the cerebellum.
  • Emerging evidence supports the use of cerebellar NIBS in conditions such as ataxia, dystonia, Parkinson disease, stroke, and essential tremor.

Conclusions:

  • Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) is a valuable tool for elucidating cerebellar functions.
  • Cerebellar NIBS holds significant promise for improving the management of cerebellar ataxias in both children and adults.
  • Further research into cerebellar NIBS could lead to new therapeutic strategies for a range of neurological disorders.