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Table 2 Meta-analysis results of other indicators for outcome evaluation

From: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Outcomes

Included studies (n)

Enrolled patients (T/C, n)

Heterogeneity

MD (95% CI)

P

TQ score 1 week post intervention

2

38/34

P = 0.55, I2 = 0%

-8.54 (−15.56, −1.52)

0.02

TQ score 1 month post intervention

2

38/34

P = 0.15, I2 = 53%

-8.97 (−20.41, 2.48)

0.12

TQ score 6 months post intervention

2

97/99

P = 0.03, I2 = 79%

-7.02 (−18.18, 4.13)

0.22

Mean change in TQ scores 1 week post intervention

3

108/100

P = 0.04, I2 = 69%

−3.67 (−8.56, 1.22)

0.14

VAS score 1 month post intervention

2

56/54

P = 0.07, I2 = 69%

−0.64 (−1.77, 0.48)

0.26

Tinnitus loudness 1 month post intervention

2

42/40

P = 0.71, I2 = 0%

−1.13 (−7.13, 4.87)

0.71

  1. TQ tinnitus questionnaire, VAS visual analogue scale, CI confidence interval