Controlled Clinical TrialiVNS

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
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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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