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ArticleNeuro-oncology practice2025

Brain tumor patient perceptions toward repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for rehabilitation after surgery.

Ahmad M S Ali, Jahard Aliaga-Arias, Rasheed Zakaria, Michael D Jenkinson, Prajwal Ghimire, Ranjeev Bhangoo, Keyoumars Ashkan, Ana Mirallave-Pescador, Francesco Vergani, Jose Pedro Lavrador

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Ahmad M S AliInstitute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9437-4262
Jahard Aliaga-AriasDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Rasheed ZakariaInstitute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Michael D JenkinsonInstitute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Prajwal GhimireDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Ranjeev BhangooDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Keyoumars AshkanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5635-7434
Ana Mirallave-PescadorDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Francesco VerganiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Jose Pedro LavradorDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

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Abstract

Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is established for depression and rehabilitation after stroke and is emerging for cognitive rehabilitation. We sought to evaluate patient and carer perceptions toward rTMS for rehabilitation after neurosurgery. Methods: Two surveys were undertaken. Group 1: Patients who received 7 days of rTMS for motor or language rehabilitation for severe postoperative deficits following lesional resection were prospectively surveyed on the last day of their rTMS treatment, as well as their next of kin. Group 2: Patients who had previously been diagnosed with glioma but did not receive rTMS were retrospectively surveyed through two brain tumor charities, including next of kin. Results: Group 1: Twenty-one responses. Eleven patients, 10 next of kin. The commonest pathology was WHO Grade 4 glioma ( Conclusions: rTMS for rehabilitation was well-tolerated by patients with side effects being commoner in those with no subjective motor improvements. Nontreated patients and their next of kin would find longer and more sessions acceptable but have concerns about potential side effects.

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brain tumorspatient perceptionsrehabilitationtranscranial magnetic stimulation

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PMID39917765
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