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Individuals with MS frequently experience muscle weakness, limited walking endurance, and impaired balance, which collectively reduce functional independence and quality of life. Remotely supervised transcranial direct current stimulation (RS-tDCS) has emerged as a potential adjunct neuromodulation technique to enhance neuroplasticity and improve motor outcomes. However, the effectiveness of RS-tDCS on motor performance in MS remains insufficiently understood.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To systematically evaluate the effects, feasibility, and reporting quality of RS-tDCS interventions targeting motor outcomes in individuals with MS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic review of the scientific literature from 2015 to 2025 was carried out, using engines of PubMed, EBSCO, CENTRAL, and Web of Science. We identified studies that implemented RS-tDCS to improve motor function or reduce fatigue in MS population. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using RoB 2 and ROBINS-I. Intervention reporting quality was evaluated using the TIDieR checklist. A synthesis of the results was conducted following the Synthesis without Meta-Analysis (SWiM) guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Five studies met the inclusion criteria four randomized controlled trials and one non-randomized study, totaling 370 participants. Reports revealed improvements in gait performance, balance, and manual dexterity, whereas findings related to functional mobility and fatigue were mixed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>RS-tDCS appears feasible and may benefit select motor domains in MS; however, current evidence remains preliminary. 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