Effects of theta burst peripheral magnetic stimulation on cortical excitability and upper limb function after stroke: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This protocol tests a novel dual-site pTBS paradigm. Positive findings would provide preliminary evidence for network-based rehabilitation. This could inform larger trials and potentially transform post-stroke spasticity management.
Authors
- Ruiyang Ding
- Jianghua Cheng
- Tiantian Xin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1947-8560)
- Chunyang Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2846-6614)
- Xiaomin Niu
- Xiaoli Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5562-3032)
- Shuqin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7922-903X)
- Ketao Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0082-3264)
- Xiaoying Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4976-1479)
- Qiuyu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6024-6076)
- Q.Y. Yang
Institutions
- Yunnan University (CN)
- Dongguan People’s Hospital (CN)
- Jilin Medical University (CN)
- Southern Medical University Shenzhen Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1702806
- Primary Topic
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00