Effectiveness of noninvasive brain stimulation for patients with central poststroke pain: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
NIBS, particularly M1 stimulation and tDCS, may provide analgesic benefits for CPSP but appears ineffective for psychosocial outcomes. Larger, well-designed trials are required to validate stimulation-specific efficacy and clarify the broader therapeutic role of NIBS in CPSP.
Authors
- Xiaoming Yu
- Minghua Zhong
- Tieshan Li
- Xianjun Zhang
- Chengfei Gao
Institutions
- Qingdao University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University (CN)
- Qingdao Eighth People's Hospital (CN)
- Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-12-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0000000000002924
- Primary Topic
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00