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Safety of Repeated Sessions of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation following Stroke: A Single-Case Study

Wilkinson, David T., Zubko, Olga, Sakel, Mohamed (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. (doi:10.1080/02699050903232541) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:22294)

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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
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/02699050903232541
Subjects: R Medicine
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: David Wilkinson
Date Deposited: 28 Aug 2009 08:33 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:00 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/22294 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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