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Neuromodulation Interventions for Language Deficits in Alzheimer's Disease: Update on Current Practice and Future
Fei Chen1, Yuyan Nie1, Chen Kuang1
1School of Foreign Languages, Hunan University, Lushannan Road No. 2, Yuelu District, Changsha 410082, China.
Brain Sciences
|July 29, 2025
Summary
Research on neuromodulation for Alzheimer's disease (AD) language impairments is rapidly growing, focusing on non-invasive methods like rTMS and tDCS. Further collaboration is needed to overcome clinical challenges and improve treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Dementia Research
Background:
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a primary cause of dementia, leading to severe cognitive and language decline.
- Neuromodulation techniques offer potential therapeutic avenues for AD-related communication deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research trends in neuromodulation for AD-related language impairments.
- To map the intellectual landscape, identify key themes, and assess growth in this research area.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 88 publications (2006-2024) from the Web of Science Core Collection.
- Examination of publication trends, citation counts, author collaborations, and research themes.
Main Results:
- Significant growth observed, with nearly half of publications appearing after 2021.
- Predominant focus on non-invasive neuromodulation (rTMS, tDCS) within neuroscience and neurology.
- Analysis covered 580 authors across 65 journals, with an average of 34.82 citations per article.
Conclusions:
- The field is expanding rapidly, primarily utilizing non-invasive neuromodulation techniques.
- Persistent challenges include ethical considerations, operational issues, and the research-to-clinic translation gap.
- Future research should focus on novel techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance therapeutic outcomes and clinical integration.
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