A randomized controlled study on intermittent theta pulse stimulation for improving cognitive impairment after stroke
iTBS is a safe and effective intervention that enhances cognitive recovery and quality of life in post-stroke patients. These benefits are associated with modulation of neuroplasticity and inflammatory markers, suggesting that iTBS may promote recovery by upregulating BDNF and attenuating neuroinflammation. Further research is needed to confirm these mechanisms.
Authors
- Huiqun Tan
- Fengxia Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0383-0213)
- Yi Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-2240)
- Sisi Xing
- Fei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2081-8339)
- Liang Fen
Institutions
- Hubei Polytechnic University (CN)
- Huangshi Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1608639
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68