Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Safety, Feasibility, and Efficacy of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bladder: A Randomized Control Pilot Trial.
We investigated whether transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) in acute spinal cord injury was safe and feasible, and could achieve neuromodulation and improve cystometrogram parameters during acute inpatient rehabilitation. ⋯ TTNS is a safe and feasible modality that can be performed during inpatient rehabilitation of acute traumatic spinal cord injury. Bladder capacity and episodes of detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia significantly worsened in the control group and did not significantly change in the TTNS group, suggesting that TTNS can alter the course of neurogenic bladder via neuromodulation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ameliorating Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation Combined With Deep Breathing Training on Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Mediated via the Autonomic Pathway.
To investigate the effects and possible mechanisms of transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA) combined with deep breathing training (DBT) on refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (rGERD). ⋯ TEA combined with the DBT can effectively improve the reflux symptoms in rGERD patients by increasing LESP and reducing gastroesophageal reflux, which may be mediated via the autonomic and enteric mechanisms.