Vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy
Boon P, Vonck K, de Reuck J, Caemaert J
Seizure · 2002
Key finding
Two randomized controlled studies have shown a statistically significant decrease in seizure frequency during a 12-week treatment period versus a baseline period when 'high stimulation' mode was compared with 'low stimulation' mode.
- Condition
- Epilepsy
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Randomised Controlled Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Boon, P., Vonck, K., de Reuck, J., & Caemaert, J. (2002). Vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy. Seizure.
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