Vagus nerve stimulation to augment recovery from severe traumatic brain injury impeding consciousness: a prospective pilot clinical trial
Shi C, Flanagan SR, Samadani U
Neurological Research · 2013
Key finding
In addition to decreased seizure frequency and severity, patients report enhanced mood, reduced daytime sleepiness independent of seizure control, increased slow wave sleep, and improved cognition, memory, and quality of life.
- Condition
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Shi, C., Flanagan, S. R., & Samadani, U. (2013). Vagus nerve stimulation to augment recovery from severe traumatic brain injury impeding consciousness: a prospective pilot clinical trial. Neurological Research, 35(3), 263-276. https://doi.org/10.1179/1743132813Y.0000000167
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