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ArticleBiomedicines2024

A Scoping Review on the Use of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms.

Mohammad Hossein Khosravi, Mélanie Louras, Géraldine Martens, Jean-François Kaux, Aurore Thibaut, Nicolas Lejeune

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Article in Biomedicines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Mohammad Hossein KhosraviComa Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-0426-5092
Mélanie LourasComa Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.ORCID 0009-0007-2967-5238
Géraldine MartensComa Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-7038-7165
Jean-François KauxPhysical and Rehabilitation Medicine and Sport Traumatology Department, University Hospital of Liège, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-1939-3652
Aurore ThibautComa Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-5991-1747
Nicolas LejeuneComa Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
University of Liège · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn the context of managing persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), existing treatments like pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and physical rehabilitation show only moderate effectiveness. The emergence of neuromodulation techniques in PPCS management has led to debates regarding optimal stimulation parameters and their overall efficacy.

methodsthis scoping review involved a comprehensive search of PubMed and ScienceDirect databases, focusing on controlled studies examining the therapeutic potential of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques in adults with PPCS.

resultsAmong the 940 abstracts screened, only five studies, encompassing 103 patients (12 to 29 per study), met the inclusion criteria. These studies assessed the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), applied to specific brain regions (i.e., the left dorsolateral pre-frontal cortex (DLPFC) or left motor cortex (M1)) for addressing cognitive and psychological symptoms, headaches, and general PPCSs. The results indicated improvements in cognitive functions with tDCS. In contrast, reductions in headache intensity and depression scores were observed with rTMS, while no significant findings were noted for general symptoms with rTMS.

conclusionalthough these pilot studies suggest promise for rTMS and tDCS in PPCS management, further research with larger-scale investigations and standardized protocols is imperative to enhance treatment outcomes for PPCS patients.

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non-invasive brain stimulationpost-concussive symptomsrTMStDCStranscranial direct current stimulationtranscranial magnetic stimulation

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PMID38398052
PMCPMC10887310
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