Wilkinson, D.T. and Zubko, O. and Sakel, M. (2009) Safety of Repeated Sessions of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation following Stroke: A Single-Case Study. Brain Injury, 23 (10). pp. 841-845. ISSN 0269-9052.
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| Official URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02699050903232541 |
Abstract
Primary Objective: Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) involves the delivery of small electrical current to the part of the scalp that overlies the vestibular nerves. A single, brief session transiently reduces certain types of stroke impairment with no reported side-effects. It is anticipated that further reductions will occur if the duration and frequency of stimulation is increased. The aim of the present study was to assess whether this increased exposure is well-tolerated and consistent with patient well-being. Methods & Procedures: GVS was administered to a stroke sufferer on 5 consecutive days, each for 30mins at an intensity of 1milliamp. Tolerability was monitored via a range of behavioural scales sensitive to side-effects experienced during and after stimulation. Results: No unpleasant sensations were reported during stimulation and no deterioration in global function was observed over the 5 day period. Conclusion: The results imply that repeated applications of GVS are tolerable at the parameter settings applied, and provide the basis for larger-scale investigations of safety and efficacy.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Divisions: | Faculties > Social Sciences > School of Psychology |
| Depositing User: | David Wilkinson |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Aug 2009 08:33 |
| Last Modified: | 09 May 2011 13:45 |
| Resource URI: | http://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/22294 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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