Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with a Rehabilitation Herbal Formula on Related Functions in Patients with Stroke
GUAN Ruia, LI Qiaolib, ZHAO Yashaa, GUI Feifeib, LI Yongc
a. Department of Nursing;b. Department of Rehabilitation;c. Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng Henan 475000
Abstract:【Objective】 To investigate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with a rehabilitation herbal decoction on functional recovery in patients with stroke.【Methods】 A total of 84 stroke patients were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 42 patients in each group. Based on conventional rehabilitation therapy, the control group received rTMS, while the observation group received rTMS combined with a traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation decoction. Motor function [Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), and Brunel Balance Scale (BBS) score], neurological function [National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score], cognitive function [Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score], serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.【Results】 After treatment, FMA, WMFT, BBS, MoCA, MMSE score, and BDNF level in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05), while NIHSS score was significantly lower (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the overall incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05).【Conclusion】 rTMS combined with a rehabilitation herbal formula can effectively improve motor function, neurological function, and cognitive function in stroke patients, with good safety.
关锐, 李巧丽, 赵亚莎, 桂飞飞, 李勇. 重复经颅磁刺激联合复健方对脑卒中患者相关功能恢复的影响*[J]. 医学临床研究, 2026, 43(2): 182-185.
GUAN Rui, LI Qiaoli, ZHAO Yasha, GUI Feifei, LI Yong. Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with a Rehabilitation Herbal Formula on Related Functions in Patients with Stroke. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL RESEARCH, 2026, 43(2): 182-185.