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Brain-computer interface training for motor recovery after stroke.

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Τίτλος: Brain-computer interface training for motor recovery after stroke.
Συγγραφείς: Qin Y; Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China., Li M; Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China., Li Y; Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; School of Information Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Computing Power Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China., Ma M; Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany., Xu J; Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Canada., Lu Y; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gansu Province Central Hospital, Lanzhou, China., Shi X; Shaanxi Kangfu Hospital, Xi'an, China., Cui G; Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China., Zhao H; Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Department of High Altitude Medicine, Center for High Altitude Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China., Yang K; Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.; Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Πηγή: The Cochrane database of systematic reviews [Cochrane Database Syst Rev] 2026 Aug 21; Vol. 8. Cochrane AN: CD015065. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Aug 21.
Τύπος έκδοσης: Journal Article; Review; Systematic Review
Γλώσσα: English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού: Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 100909747 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1469-493X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13616137 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Publication: 2004- : Chichester, West Sussex, England : Wiley
Original Publication: Oxford, U.K. ; Vista, CA : Update Software
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): Stroke Rehabilitation*/methods , Brain-Computer Interfaces* , Recovery of Function*, Stroke/complications ; Adult ; Humans ; Activities of Daily Living ; Bias ; Muscle Strength ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Περίληψη: Rationale: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Motor dysfunction is a highly prevalent and disabling consequence of stroke. Brain-computer interface (BCI) training has emerged as a promising neurorehabilitative strategy that utilises closed-loop feedback to promote targeted neural plasticity and motor recovery. However, current clinical evidence remains fragmented.
Objectives: To assess the effects of brain-computer interface training for motor recovery in people after stroke.
Search Methods: We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group's Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, 11 other databases, trial registries, reference lists, and Google Scholar up to 27 October 2025, without language or time restrictions.
Eligibility Criteria: We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving adults with stroke and motor dysfunction. We compared BCI training versus conventional rehabilitation, sham-BCI, or other active non-BCI interventions.
Outcomes: Critical outcomes were motor function (upper and lower extremity), activities of daily living (ADL), and adverse events. Important outcomes included measures of balance, muscle strength, spasticity, and neurological function.
Risk of Bias: Four review authors independently assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB 1) tool.
Synthesis Methods: We pooled data using random-effects models, calculating risk ratios (RRs) and mean differences (MDs) or standardised mean differences (SMDs). We calculated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using the Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman (HKSJ) method. We calculated 95% prediction intervals when at least five studies were available. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic and evidence certainty was evaluated using the GRADE approach.
Included Studies: We included 43 RCTs involving a total of 1628 participants. The trials were conducted in 11 countries across hospital, rehabilitation unit, or outpatient-clinic settings. The trials primarily recruited participants with both ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, mostly in the subacute and chronic phases. The interventions predominantly utilised EEG-based motor imagery - BCI combined with robotic systems, functional electrical stimulation, or neurofeedback.
Synthesis of Results: Most studies were at low risk of bias for incomplete outcome data and blinding of assessors, but at high or unclear risk for participant blinding and allocation concealment. Overall, the certainty of evidence was low to very low, downgraded primarily for these risk of bias concerns, severe imprecision (due to small sample sizes), and potential publication bias. BCI training versus conventional therapy BCI training may slightly improve upper extremity motor function (MD 4.67, 95% CI 2.25 to 7.09; 10 studies, 611 participants; low-certainty evidence). It is uncertain whether BCI training improves ADL due to very low-certainty evidence. It may result in little to no difference in lower extremity motor function (MD 2.62, 95% CI 2.17 to 3.07; 1 study, 64 participants; low-certainty evidence) and the risk of adverse events (RR 1.11, 95% CI 0.72 to 1.69; 7 studies, 624 participants; low-certainty evidence). BCI training may result in little to no difference in upper extremity spasticity compared to conventional therapy (MD -0.04, 95% CI -0.24 to 0.16; 1 study, 296 participants; low-certainty evidence). No studies reported information on balance, muscle strength, and neurological function for this comparison. BCI training versus active controls It is uncertain whether BCI training improves upper extremity motor function (SMD 0.58, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.92; 14 studies, 331 participants; very low-certainty evidence) and ADL (MD 8.52, 95% CI 1.76 to 15.29; 5 studies, 163 participants; very low-certainty evidence). It may result in little to no difference in lower extremity motor function (MD 2.46, 95% CI 0.71 to 4.21; 4 studies, 130 participants; low-certainty evidence). Furthermore, it is uncertain whether it affects adverse events (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.23 to 2.32; 9 studies, 234 participants; very low-certainty evidence). BCI training may improve balance (MD 3.25, 95% CI 1.07 to 5.43; 6 studies, 165 participants; low-certainty evidence). It is uncertain whether it improves neurological function or muscle strength due to very low-certainty evidence. It may result in little to no difference in spasticity (low-certainty evidence). BCI training versus sham-BCI training The evidence is uncertain about the effect of BCI training on upper extremity motor function (SMD 0.22, 95% CI -0.08 to 0.52; 9 studies, 279 participants; low-certainty evidence), lower extremity motor function (MD 0.55, 95% CI -5.88 to 6.97; 3 studies, 106 participants; low-certainty evidence), and ADL (MD 6.64, 95% CI -9.95 to 23.23; 1 study, 28 participants; low-certainty evidence). It is uncertain whether BCI training increases the risk of adverse events compared to sham-BCI training (RR 1.35, 95% CI 0.32 to 5.72; 7 studies, 205 participants; very low-certainty evidence). BCI training may result in little to no difference in balance (MD 1.28, 95% CI -0.16 to 2.72; 1 study, 28 participants; low-certainty evidence). It is uncertain whether it improves muscle strength on the wrist extensor (MD 0.70, 95% CI 0.33 to 1.08; 2 studies, 51 participants), spasticity (SMD 0.30, 95% CI -1.00 to 1.61; 3 studies, 82 participants), and neurological function (MD 2.60, 95% CI -3.35 to 8.55; 1 study, 27 participants), all based on very low-certainty evidence.
Authors' Conclusions: Compared with conventional therapy, BCI training may slightly improve upper extremity motor function, with little to no difference in lower extremity function. ADL effects are very uncertain. Compared with active controls, it may improve balance, with little to no difference in lower extremity function. Effects on upper extremity function and ADL are very uncertain. Compared with sham-BCI, BCI training may result in little to no difference in motor function or ADL. Regarding adverse events, it may result in little to no difference versus conventional therapy, but remains uncertain across other comparisons. The certainty of the evidence ranged from low to very low across all comparisons. These findings were primarily limited by high risk of bias, small sample sizes, heterogeneity, and possible publication bias. Future larger, adequately powered, and methodologically rigorous RCTs, particularly those utilising sham-BCI controls and standardised outcome measures, are needed to determine the specific therapeutic benefits of BCI training and to adequately assess potential harms.
Funding: This Cochrane Review had no dedicated funding.
Registration: Protocol (2022) DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD015065.
(Copyright © 2026 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
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Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20260821 Date Completed: 20260821 Latest Revision: 20260901
Update Code: 20260901
PubMed Central ID: PMC13495052
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD015065.pub2
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