Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), have provided valuable insights into the role of the cerebellum in cognitive processes. However, replicating findings from studies involving cerebellar stimulation poses challenges. This meta-analysis investigates the impact of NIBS on cognitive processes associated with the cerebellum. We conducted a systematic search and analyzed 66 studies and 91 experiments involving healthy adults who underwent either TMS or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targeting the cerebellum. The results indicate that anodal tDCS applied to the medial cerebellum enhances cognitive performance. In contrast, highfrequency TMS disrupts cognitive performance when targeting the lateral cerebellar hemispheres or when employed in online protocols. Similarly, low-frequency TMS and continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) diminish performance in offline protocols. Moreover, high-frequency TMS impairs accuracy. By identifying consistent effects and moderators of modulation, this meta-analysis contributes to improving the replicability of studies using NIBS on the cerebellum and provides guidance for future research aimed at developing effective NIBS interventions targeting the cerebellum.

Pezzetta, R., Gambarota, F., Tarantino, V., Devita, M., Cattaneo, Z., Arcara, G., et al. (2024). A meta-analysis of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) effects on cerebellar-associated cognitive processes. NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS, 157 [10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105509].

A meta-analysis of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) effects on cerebellar-associated cognitive processes

Tarantino, Vincenza;Arcara, Giorgio;
2024-02-01

Abstract

Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), have provided valuable insights into the role of the cerebellum in cognitive processes. However, replicating findings from studies involving cerebellar stimulation poses challenges. This meta-analysis investigates the impact of NIBS on cognitive processes associated with the cerebellum. We conducted a systematic search and analyzed 66 studies and 91 experiments involving healthy adults who underwent either TMS or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targeting the cerebellum. The results indicate that anodal tDCS applied to the medial cerebellum enhances cognitive performance. In contrast, highfrequency TMS disrupts cognitive performance when targeting the lateral cerebellar hemispheres or when employed in online protocols. Similarly, low-frequency TMS and continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) diminish performance in offline protocols. Moreover, high-frequency TMS impairs accuracy. By identifying consistent effects and moderators of modulation, this meta-analysis contributes to improving the replicability of studies using NIBS on the cerebellum and provides guidance for future research aimed at developing effective NIBS interventions targeting the cerebellum.
feb-2024
Pezzetta, R., Gambarota, F., Tarantino, V., Devita, M., Cattaneo, Z., Arcara, G., et al. (2024). A meta-analysis of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) effects on cerebellar-associated cognitive processes. NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS, 157 [10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105509].
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