Vagus nerve magnetic modulation facilitates dysphagia recovery in patients with stroke involving the brainstem - A proof of concept study

Conclusions Our results encourage the application of VNM by using rTMS for improving swallowing function after SBS. The immediate therapeutic effects suggest that this novel intervention can be an effective complementary therapy to traditional oropharyngeal rehabilitation. Clinical trial registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02893033.
Source: Brain Stimulation - Category: Neurology Source Type: research