Efficacy of rTMS Combined With Cognitive and Language Training in People Living With Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review
Brain Sciences
Georgopoulou, E. N., Nousia, A., et al. (2024).
Brain Sciences, 14(9), 891.
<div>This systematic review explores the treatment effects of combined repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and cognitive and/or language training in individuals with Alzheimer's disease</div>
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<div>Pre-post interventions studies with controls</div>
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<div>Findings demonstrated the following:</div>
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<li>Combined treatments of rTMS and cognitive training and/or language intervention improved cognition and language in people with Alzheimer's disease.</li>
<li>Positive, but statistically insignificant, effects were noted on psychosocial factors and quality of life.</li>
<li>Combined treatments appeared to have greater effects that any component in isolation. </li>
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<div>The findings of this review should be interpreted with caution due to a limited body of evidence, small sample sizes, heterogeneity between studies, and the lack of comprehensive language and cognition assessment within included studies. Additional, high quality research is indicated. </div>
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