Table 1_Effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation on upper extremity motor fun

A meta-analysis of 14 clinical trials involving 580 stroke patients, investigating the effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) on upper extremity motor function. The dataset, authored by Liu Hui and last updated in April 2026, includes results from a systematic review and dose-response modeling to identify optimal stimulation parameters. The analysis focuses on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) scores and spasticity reduction.

Use Cases

• Identifying optimal rPMS stimulation frequency and duration for motor recovery based on the inverted U-shaped dose-response curves described.
• Comparing the efficacy of neural-targeted versus muscle-targeted stimulation protocols during the subacute stroke phase.
• Determining the relationship between treatment intensity (percentage of maximum stimulator output) and clinical outcomes.
• Analyzing the impact of total treatment course length (days) on upper extremity function improvement.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on 14 aggregated clinical trials, providing a synthesized evidence base.
• Dose-response modeling identifies specific optimal parameter windows, such as 10 Hz frequency and 10–20 minute session duration.
• Results include standardized mean difference (SMD) effect sizes with 95% confidence intervals for primary outcomes.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for direct data analysis.
• The dataset is a 14.5 KB DOCX file, suggesting it contains summary tables or text rather than raw patient-level data.
• The geographic and institutional sources of the underlying trials are not specified, which may indicate source bias.

Provenance

Source

Liu Hui, via figshare.

Collection Method

Systematic review and meta-analysis conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, employing a robust error meta-regression (REMR) model.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-30 04:17:04; freshness should be verified.