Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Treatment of Cerebral Palsy on Potential Impairment Mechanisms: A Pilot Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek G. Kamper ◽  
Audrey M. Yasukawa ◽  
Kenley M. Barrett ◽  
Deborah J. Gaebler-Spira
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON THE MASTICATORY MUSCLES AND PHYSIOLOGIC SLEEP VARIABLES IN ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A NOVEL THERAPY APPROACH- PILOT STUDY

Sleep Science ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Lilian C Giannasi ◽  
Miriam Y Matsui ◽  
Sergio R Nacif ◽  
Israel dos R dos Santos ◽  
Eduardo Grossmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Masticatory Muscles ◽  
Novel Therapy ◽  
Therapy Approach

Botulinum Toxin, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Treat Spastic Upper Limb of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerardo Rodríguez-Reyes ◽  
Aldo Alessi-Montero ◽  
Leticia Díaz-Martínez ◽  
Antonio Miranda-Duarte ◽  
Alberto Isaac Pérez-Sanpablo
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for treatment of dysphagia in infants and young children with neurological impairment: a prospective pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e000382
Author(s):  
Sherna Marcus ◽  
Jeremy N Friedman ◽  
Ashley Lacombe-Duncan ◽  
Sanjay Mahant
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Neurological Impairment ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Severe Dysphagia ◽  
Prospective Pilot Study ◽  
Infants And Young Children

ObjectivesTo describe the acceptability, safety and effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in infants and young children with neurological impairment (NI) who have severe dysphagia.DesignA prospective pilot study using a before and after study design.SettingThe Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.PatientsTen infants and young children (0–24 months) with NI and severe dysphagia on videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) who were referred to an occupational therapist (OT). Those with neurodegenerative conditions were excluded.InterventionNMES treatments lasting 20–45 min twice weekly for the duration of 2–4 months. The NMES was administered during feeding therapy sessions by a trained OT.Main outcome measuresImprovement in swallowing function as measured by VFSS and the need for tube feeding, adverse events and parental acceptability.ResultsSeven of 10 enrolled subjects (median age, 8.9 months) completed biweekly NMES treatments (median number of treatments per subject, 18). All of the seven (100%) subjects who completed treatment showed an improvement in swallow function on VFSS. Of the five patients who were not safe to orally feed on any consistency of liquid or puree at baseline, three established full oral feeding and two established partial oral feeding. At baseline, 5/7 children were completely fed by tube versus 0/7 at the end of treatment. No adverse events occurred other than mild skin irritation at the site of electrode placement. Five of seven caregivers felt that feeding was improved and were satisfied with the intervention.ConclusionsOur prospective pilot study of NMES in seven neurologically impaired infants and young children with severe dysphagia suggests that NMES is safe, acceptable to parents and has potential efficacy. Trials are needed to determine if any treatment benefit exists.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT01723358.

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