Clinical effectiveness of the sequential 4-channel NMES compared with that of the conventional 2-channel NMES for the treatment of dysphagia in a prospective double-blind randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, conventional swallowing therapies and 2-channel neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) are standard treatments for dysphagia. The precise mechanism of 2-channel NMES treatment has not been determined, and there are controversies regarding the efficacy of this therapy. The sequential 4-channel NMES was recently developed and its action is based on the normal contractile sequence of swallowing-related muscles.

Objective

To evaluate and compare the rehabilitative effectiveness of the sequential 4-channel NMES with that of conventional 2-channel NMES.

Methods

In this prospective randomized case-control study, 26 subjects with dysphagia were enrolled. All participants received 2- or 4-channel NMES for 2-3 weeks (minimal session: 7 times, treatment

SUBMITTER: Seo KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8165767 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature