Efficacy and safety of neuromodulation and multimodal therapies for traumatic brain injury-induced disorders of consciousness: an updated umbrella review

tDCS, rTMS, median nerve stimulation, multisensory stimulation, and acupuncture emerge as leading strategies for TBI-related DoC. We highlight priorities for the field: adequately powered multicenter RCTs with standardized protocols, mechanistic studies to refine dosing and targets, and predictive tools for personalized therapy selection. This umbrella synthesis provides a pragmatic evidence map to accelerate recovery and improve long-term outcomes in this vulnerable population.

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Frontiers in Neurology
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2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2026.1742096
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Traumatic Brain Injury Research
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Efficacy and safety of neuromodulation and multimodal therapies for traumatic brain injury-induced disorders of consciousness: an updated umbrella review

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Efficacy and safety of neuromodulation and multimodal therapies for traumatic brain injury-induced disorders of consciousness: an updated umbrella review

xia Yang, Nana Zhang, Qingshan Liu, Dongwei Luo, Chunying Zhao
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Abstract

tDCS, rTMS, median nerve stimulation, multisensory stimulation, and acupuncture emerge as leading strategies for TBI-related DoC. We highlight priorities for the field: adequately powered multicenter RCTs with standardized protocols, mechanistic studies to refine dosing and targets, and predictive tools for personalized therapy selection. This umbrella synthesis provides a pragmatic evidence map to accelerate recovery and improve long-term outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Frontiers in NeurologyVol. 17
Minzu University of China (CN), Chinese PLA General Hospital (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 36%
Traumatic Brain Injury Research
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