Adjunctive Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Pediatric Hemiparesis Due to Perinatal Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Sham-controlled Randomized Trials (S17.004)

June 9, 2026Neurology

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The aim is to assess how effective and safe noninvasive brain stimulation is for children with hemiparesis from perinatal stroke.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of sham-controlled randomized trials
Included studies focused on noninvasive brain stimulation in pediatric populations
Evaluated various outcomes related to efficacy and safety
Noninvasive brain stimulation shows significant improvement in motor function in treated children
Safety profile indicates low adverse effects, supporting its use
Meta-analysis confirms beneficial effects over sham interventions, with a notable effect size

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Systematic review evaluates efficacy and safety of noninvasive brain stimulation in children with hemiparesis, highlighting potential benefits.

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) in children with hemiparesis secondary to perinatal stroke.

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Abubakar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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