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Non-invasive brain stimulation for treating post-stroke depression: A network meta-analysis
Sun Yanyu1, Li Ying1, Li Kexin1
1Department of Neurology, Nanjing Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing, China.
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
|June 7, 2023
Summary
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) show antidepressant effects for post-stroke depression (PSD). Bilateral rTMS and high-frequency rTMS (HFrTMS) are top choices for improving PSD symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common and debilitating complication following stroke.
- Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques are emerging as potential therapeutic options for PSD.
Conclusions:
- Bilateral rTMS and HFrTMS are highly recommended NIBS interventions for improving PSD.
- Dual tDCS and LFrTMS are also effective options for managing PSD.
- NIBS techniques offer promising alternative or add-on treatments for PSD, warranting further high-quality clinical trials.
