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Vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation for motor function, mental health and activities of daily living after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion The results suggest VNS+Rehab showed better motor function outcomes in patients after stroke, while no better than Rehab on mental health or ADL. Combinations of phase of stroke, specific parameters of VNS and VNS intervention frequency are key modulators of VNS effects. Trial registration number CRD42022310194
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - March 14, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gao, Y., Zhu, Y., Lu, X., Wang, N., Zhu, S., Gong, J., Wang, T., Tang, S.-W. Tags: Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research

Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) in stroke: the evidence, challenges and future directions
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability globally. A significant proportion of stroke survivors are left with long term neurological deficits that have a detrimental effect on personal wellbeing and wider socioeconomic impacts. As such, there is an unmet need for novel therapies that improve neurological recovery after stroke. Invasive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation has been shown to improve upper limb motor function in chronic stroke. However, invasive VNS requires a surgical procedure and therefore may not be suitable for all stroke patients.
Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - November 13, 2021 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Sheharyar S. Baig, Marharyta Kamarova, Ali Ali, Li Su, Jesse Dawson, Jessica N. Redgrave, Arshad Majid Source Type: research

Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia
ConclusionThe transcutaneous auricular electrical vagus nerve stimulation is effective as a novel and noninvasive treatment strategy for patients with dysphagia after acute stroke.Trial registrationNo: kelunshen No. 63 in 2020.
Source: Journal of Neurology - January 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for the improvement of upper limb motor function and performance in activities of daily living after stroke: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Evidence suggests that excitatory stimulation protocols are the most promising intervention in improving upper limb motor function and performance in ADLs. taVNS appeared to be a promising intervention for stroke patients, but further large RCTs are required to confirm its relative superiority.PMID:37245690 | DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2023.04.027
Source: Health Physics - May 28, 2023 Category: Physics Authors: Ishtiaq Ahmed Rustem Mustafoglu Simone Rossi Fatih A Cavdar Seth Kwame Agyenkwa Marco Y C Pang Sofia Straudi Source Type: research

Vagus nerve stimulation during rehabilitative training improves forelimb strength following ischemic stroke.
Abstract Upper limb impairment is a common debilitating consequence of ischemic stroke. Physical rehabilitation after stroke enhances neuroplasticity and improves limb function, but does not typically restore normal movement. We have recently developed a novel method that uses vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with forelimb movements to drive specific, long-lasting map plasticity in rat primary motor cortex. Here we report that VNS paired with rehabilitative training can enhance recovery of forelimb force generation following infarction of primary motor cortex in rats. Quantitative measures of forelimb function...
Source: Neurobiology of Disease - August 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Khodaparast N, Hays SA, Sloan AM, Hulsey DR, Ruiz A, Pantoja M, Rennaker RL, Kilgard MP Tags: Neurobiol Dis Source Type: research

Vagus nerve stimulation during rehabilitative training enhances recovery of forelimb function after ischemic stroke in aged rats.
Abstract Advanced age is associated with a higher incidence of stroke and worse functional outcomes. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitative training has emerged as a potential method to improve recovery after brain injury but to date has only been evaluated in young rats. Here, we evaluated whether VNS paired with rehabilitative training would improve recovery of forelimb function after ischemic lesion of the motor cortex in rats 18 months of age. Rats were trained to perform the isometric pull task, an automated, quantitative measure of volitional forelimb strength. Once proficient, rats receiv...
Source: Neurobiology of Aging - June 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hays SA, Ruiz A, Bethea T, Khodaparast N, Carmel JB, Rennaker RL, Kilgard MP Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: research

Vagus Nerve Stimulation During Rehabilitative Training Improves Forelimb Recovery After Chronic Ischemic Stroke in Rats
Conclusion. VNS paired with rehabilitative training confers significantly greater recovery of forelimb function after chronic ischemic stroke in rats.
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - July 10, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Khodaparast, N., Kilgard, M. P., Casavant, R., Ruiz, A., Qureshi, I., Ganzer, P. D., Rennaker, R. L., Hays, S. A. Tags: Basic Research Articles Source Type: research

Vagus nerve stimulation paired with tactile training improved sensory function in a chronic stroke patient.
CONCLUSIONS: Sensory function significantly improved in this man following VNS paired with tactile stimulation. This approach merits further study in controlled clinical trials. PMID: 29562561 [PubMed - in process]
Source: NeuroRehabilitation - March 28, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: NeuroRehabilitation Source Type: research

Efficacy and Safety of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: VNS may be an effective and safe adjunct to standard rehabilitation for post-stroke recovery; however, its clinical significance and long-term efficacy and safety remain unclear.Cerebrovasc Dis
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 27, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Concurrent Upper Limb Repetitive Task Practice for Poststroke Motor Recovery: A Pilot Study
Invasive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has the potential to enhance the effects of physiotherapy for upper limb motor recovery after stroke. Noninvasive, transcutaneous auricular branch VNS (taVNS) may have similar benefits, but this has not been evaluated in stroke recovery. We sought to determine the feasibility of taVNS delivered alongside upper limb repetitive task-specific practice after stroke and its effects on a range of outcome measures evaluating limb function.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Jessica N. Redgrave, Lucy Moore, Tosin Oyekunle, Maryam Ebrahim, Konstantinos Falidas, Nicola Snowdon, Ali Ali, Arshad Majid Source Type: research

VNS With Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Chronic Stroke VNS With Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Chronic Stroke
Is vagus nerve stimulation a useful adjunct to standard rehabilitation for improving arm function after chronic ischemic stroke?Stroke
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in treating post-stroke insomnia monitored by resting-state fMRI: The first case report
Post-stroke insomnia (PSI) is one of the most frequent complications in the patients with cerebrovascular diseases. About 37 to 59% of the stroke patients report insomnia complaints [1]. Moreover, researches have indicated that insomnia is related to the increased cardiocerebrovascular morbidity and decreased stroke outcome [2]. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and drug intervention are the common treatments for PSI, however, because of dissatisfacted efficiency and side effects of drugs [1], it is very urgent to find an effective, safe and convenient complementary and alternative therapy.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - February 21, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Bin Zhao, Liang Li, Yue Jiao, Man Luo, Ke Xu, Yang Hong, Jiu-Dong Cao, Yue Zhang, Ji-Liang Fang, Pei-Jing Rong Source Type: research

Vagus nerve stimulation for upper limb motor impairment after ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis
Background: Upper limb motor impairment is a common complication following stroke. Although few treatments are used to enhance motor function, still approximately 60% of survivors are left with upper limb motor impairment. Several studies have investigated vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a potential technique for upper limb function. However, the efficacy and safety of VNS on upper limb motor function after ischemic stroke have not been systematically evaluated. Therefore, a meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trial will be conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of VNS on upper limb motor function aft...
Source: Medicine - November 19, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Effect of vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation for upper limb function improvement after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) could potentially facilitate arm function recovery after stroke. The aim of this review was to evaluate the effect of VNS paired with rehabilitation on upper limb function recovery after stroke. We considered randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that used VNS paired with rehabilitation for the improvement of upper limb function after stroke and were published in English. Eligible RCTs were identified by searching electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, CENTRAL and PEDro, from their inception until June 2021. Quality of included studies was assessed using PEDro score and...
Source: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research - May 15, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research