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This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the influence of SLT-based combination treatments and controls on language function in patients with PSA. The meta-analysis was conducted using random effects NMA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 66 studies were included. The NMA assessing the effectiveness of various interventions for improving speech, repetition, and listening comprehension skills following SLT revealed that combined therapies generally outperformed SLT alone. For speaking skills, SLT\u2009+\u2009Electroacupuncture demonstrated the highest likelihood of improvement (SUCRA\u2009=\u200984.6). For repetition scores, SLT\u2009+\u2009Electroacupuncture was effective (SUCRA\u2009=\u200992.0). 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