Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Intelligent Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy with Epilepsy

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Category Primary study
JournalChinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year 2014
OBJETIVE:To explore the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on intelligence development in chil-dren with cerebral palsy with epilepsy. METHODS:156 children with cerebral palsy with epilepsy were randomly divided into control group (n=70) and treatment group (n=86). The control group received comprehensive rehabilitation combined with traditional Chinese and western medicine. The treatment group received rTMS in addition. Both groups were evaluated with the development quotient (DQ) of Gesell Devel-opment Schedules and Mental Developmental Index (MDI) of Children's Development Center of China (CDCC) intelligence test before, and 2 and 4 months after treatment. RESULTS:The DQ and MDI improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001). CONCLUSION:rTMS can improve the intelligent development in children with cerebral palsy with epilepsy.
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First added on: Oct 27, 2025