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Building on metaplasticity principle, continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) preconditioning enhances subsequent excitatory effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS). This phenomenon is well-established for upper limbs in healthy populations, yet its application to the lower limbs remains underexplored, especially in stroke survivors. Guided by \u201ccentral-peripheral-central\u201d theory, this protocol investigates the synergistic effects of cTBS-preconditioned iTBS combined with lower limb robotic exoskeleton training for functional recovery and neuroplasticity after stroke.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This single-blind, three-arm randomized controlled trial will assess the effects of priming iTBS combined with REX exoskeleton training in subacute stroke patients. Participants (n\u2009=\u200960) will be randomly assigned 1:1:1 to: (1) priming (cTBS\u2009+\u2009iTBS), (2) non-priming (sham cTBS\u2009+\u2009iTBS), or (3) sham stimulation (sham cTBS\u2009+\u2009sham iTBS). Stimulation targets lower-limb primary motor cortex (M1) using a double-cone coil (80% active motor threshold). All groups will receive REX exoskeleton training as conventional therapy to facilitate sensorimotor loop integration through proprioceptive feedback. The intervention lasts for 4 weeks, with assessments at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and 6-week follow-up. Primary outcome is the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Lower Extremity (FMA-LE) score. Secondary outcomes include the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and three-dimensional gait analysis, complemented by surface electromyography (sEMG) to assess muscle activation patterns and coordination during functional movements. The functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) functional connectivity, motor evoked potential (MEP) indices, and electroencephalography (EEG) signals will be analyzed to explore the neural plasticity underlying the treatment effects. 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