Vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation for motor function, mental health and activities of daily living after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion
The results suggest VNS+Rehab showed better motor function outcomes in patients after stroke, while no better than Rehab on mental health or ADL. Combinations of phase of stroke, specific parameters of VNS and VNS intervention frequency are key modulators of VNS effects.
Trial registration number
CRD42022310194
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gao, Y., Zhu, Y., Lu, X., Wang, N., Zhu, S., Gong, J., Wang, T., Tang, S.-W. Tags: Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research
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