Effects of non-invasive brain stimulation in dystonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders Vol. 15; p. 17562864221138144
• Main Authors: Morrison-Ham, Jordan, Clark, Gillian M., Ellis, Elizabeth G., Cerins, Andris, Joutsa, Juho, Enticott, Peter G., Corp, Daniel T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2022; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: Brain research; Deep brain stimulation; Dystonia; Meta-Analysis; Systematic review; meta-analysis; transcranial magnetic stimulation; dystonia; transcranial direct current stimulation

Background: Deep brain stimulation is a highly effective treatment of dystonia but is invasive and associated with risks, such as intraoperative bleeding and infections. Previous research has used non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) in an attempt to alleviate symptoms of dystonia. The results of t...