NeuromodulationPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.09.090
Magdy Hassouna MD, PhD
{"title":"IS081 MECHANISM OF ACTIONS FOR SACRAL, TIBIAL AND PUDENDAL NERVE STIMULATION – LOOKING FOR SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES","authors":"Magdy Hassouna MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.09.090","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.09.090","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19152,"journal":{"name":"Neuromodulation","volume":"28 1","pages":"Page S43"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143102654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeuromodulationPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.05.005
Kristen Gelenitis PhD , Andrea Santamaria MD, MBA , Jared Pradarelli DPT , Markus Rieger PT, PhD , Fatma Inanici MD, PhD , Candace Tefertiller DPT, PhD , Edelle Field-Fote PT, PhD , James Guest MD, PhD , Jenny Suggitt MSc, OT , Amanda Turner BSc , Jessica M. D’Amico PhD , Chet Moritz PhD
{"title":"Non-invasive Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation Programming Recommendations for the Treatment of Upper Extremity Impairment in Tetraplegia","authors":"Kristen Gelenitis PhD , Andrea Santamaria MD, MBA , Jared Pradarelli DPT , Markus Rieger PT, PhD , Fatma Inanici MD, PhD , Candace Tefertiller DPT, PhD , Edelle Field-Fote PT, PhD , James Guest MD, PhD , Jenny Suggitt MSc, OT , Amanda Turner BSc , Jessica M. D’Amico PhD , Chet Moritz PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study analyzes the stimulation parameters implemented during two successful trials that used non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) to effectively improve upper extremity function after chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). It proposes a framework to guide stimulation programming decisions for the successful translation of these techniques into the clinic.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>Programming data from 60 participants who completed the Up-LIFT trial and from 17 participants who subsequently completed the LIFT Home trial were analyzed. All observations of stimulation amplitudes, frequencies, waveforms, and electrode configurations were examined. The incidence of adverse events and relatedness to stimulation parameters is reported. A comparison of parameter usage across the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) subgroups was conducted to evaluate stimulation strategies across participants with varying degrees of sensorimotor preservation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Active (cathodal) electrodes were typically placed between the C3/C4 and C6/C7 spinous processes. Most sessions featured return (anodal) electrodes positioned bilaterally over the anterior superior iliac spine, although clavicular placement was frequently used by 12 participants. Stimulation was delivered with a 10-kHz carrier frequency and typically a 30-Hz burst frequency. Biphasic waveforms were used in 83% of sessions. Average stimulation amplitudes were higher for biphasic waveforms. The AIS B subgroup required significantly higher amplitudes than did the AIS C and D subgroups. Device-related adverse events were infrequent, and not correlated with specific waveforms or amplitudes. Within the home setting, participants maintained their current amplitudes within 1% of the preset values. The suggested stimulation programming framework dictates the following hierarchical order of parameter adjustments: current amplitude, waveform type, active/return electrode positioning, and burst frequency, guided by clinical observations as required.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This analysis summarizes effective stimulation parameters from the trials and provides a decision-making framework for clinical implementation of tSCS for upper extremity functional restoration after SCI. The parameters are aligned with existing literature and proved safe and well tolerated by participants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19152,"journal":{"name":"Neuromodulation","volume":"28 1","pages":"Pages 162-173"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141492762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeuromodulationPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.06.005
Zitian He MM , Qinggang Liu MD , Ruiyao Yang MM , Yongheng Zhou MD , Xin Liu MD , Han Deng MD , Huiling Cong MD , Yixi Liu MD , Limin Liao MD, PhD
{"title":"Low-Intensity Ultrasound Tibial Nerve Stimulation Suppresses Bladder Activity in Rats","authors":"Zitian He MM , Qinggang Liu MD , Ruiyao Yang MM , Yongheng Zhou MD , Xin Liu MD , Han Deng MD , Huiling Cong MD , Yixi Liu MD , Limin Liao MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Objective</h3><div>Noninvasive neuromodulation, particularly through low-intensity ultrasound, holds promise in the fields of neuroscience and neuro-engineering. Ultrasound can stimulate the central nervous system to treat neurologic disorders of the brain and activate peripheral nerve activity. The aim of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effect of low-intensity ultrasonic tibial nerve stimulation on both the physiological state and the overactive bladder (OAB) model in rats.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>A total of 28 female Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. Continuous transurethral instillation of 0.9% normal saline into the bladder was initially performed to stimulate physiological bladder activity. Subsequently, a solution containing 0.3% acetic acid dissolved in saline was instilled to induce rat models of OAB. The study comprised two phases: initial observation of bladder response to low-intensity ultrasound (1 MHz, 1 W/cm<sup>2</sup>, 50% duty cycle) in seven rats; subsequent exploration of ultrasound frequency (3 MHz) and intensity (2 W/cm<sup>2</sup> and 3 W/cm<sup>2</sup>) effects in 21 rats. The intercontraction intervals (ICIs) were the primary outcome measure. Histologic analysis of tibial nerves and surrounding muscle tissues determined safe ultrasound parameters.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Low-intensity ultrasound tibial nerve stimulation significantly inhibited normal and OAB activity. Ultrasound stimulation at 1 MHz, 1 W/cm<sup>2</sup>, with a 50% duty cycle significantly prolonged the ICI in both normal (<em>p</em> < 0.0001) and OAB rats (<em>p</em> < 0.01), as did transitioning to a 3 MHz frequency (<em>p</em> = 0.001 for normal rats; <em>p</em> < 0.01 for OAB rats). Similarly, at an intensity of 2 W/cm<sup>2</sup> and 1 MHz frequency with a 50% duty cycle, ultrasound stimulation significantly prolonged the ICI in both normal (<em>p</em> < 0.01) and OAB rats (<em>p</em> < 0.005). Furthermore, switching to a 3 W/cm<sup>2</sup> ultrasound intensity also significantly extended the ICI in both normal (<em>p</em> < 0.05) and OAB rats (<em>p</em> = 0.01). However, after different ultrasound intensities and frequencies, there was no statistical difference in ICI ratios (preultrasound stimulation vs postultrasound stimulation/preultrasound stimulation ∗ 100%) in all rats (<em>p</em> > 0.05). Low-intensity ultrasound tibial nerve stimulation did not influence baseline pressure, threshold pressure, or maximum pressure. In addition, a latency period in bladder reflex inhibition was induced by low-intensity ultrasound tibial nerve stimulation in some rats. Histologic analysis indicated no evident nerve or muscle tissue damage or abnormalities.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study confirmed the potential of transcutaneous ultrasound tibial nerve stimulation to improve bladder function. According to the findings, the ultrasonic in","PeriodicalId":19152,"journal":{"name":"Neuromodulation","volume":"28 1","pages":"Pages 95-102"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141792907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeuromodulationPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.07.010
John J.Y. Zhang MBBS , Jensen Ang MBBS , Seyed Ehsan Saffari PhD , Phern-Chern Tor MBBS, MMed , Yew Long Lo MBBS, MMed , Kai Rui Wan MBBS
{"title":"Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Motor Recovery After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With Low Risk of Bias","authors":"John J.Y. Zhang MBBS , Jensen Ang MBBS , Seyed Ehsan Saffari PhD , Phern-Chern Tor MBBS, MMed , Yew Long Lo MBBS, MMed , Kai Rui Wan MBBS","doi":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.07.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.07.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown promising results in enhancing motor recovery after stroke, but nuances regarding its use, such as the impact of the type and site of stimulation, are not yet established. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with low risk of bias to investigate the effect of rTMS on motor recovery after both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>Three databases were searched systematically for all RCTs reporting comparisons between rTMS (including theta-burst stimulation) and either no stimulation or sham stimulation up to August 19, 2022. The primary outcome measure was the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE). Secondary outcome measures comprised the Action Research Arm Test, Box and Block Test, Modified Ashworth Scale for the wrist, and modified Rankin Scale (mRS).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 37 articles reporting 48 unique comparisons were included. Pooled mean FMA-UE scores were significantly higher in the experimental group than the control group after intervention (MD = 5.4 [MD = 10.7 after correction of potential publication bias], <em>p</em> < 0.001) and at the last follow-up (MD = 5.2, <em>p</em> = 0.031). On subgroup analysis, the improvements in FMA-UE scores, both after intervention and at the last follow-up, were significant in the acute/subacute stage of stroke (within six months) and for patients with more severe baseline motor impairment. Both contralesional and ipsilesional stimulation yielded significant improvements in FMA-UE at the first assessment after rTMS but not at the last follow-up, while the improvements from bilateral rTMS only achieved statistical significance at the last follow-up. Among the secondary outcome measures, only mRS was significantly improved in the rTMS group after intervention (MD = −0.5, <em>p</em> = 0.013) and at the last follow-up (MD = −0.9, <em>p</em> = 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Current literature supports the use of rTMS for motor recovery after stroke, especially when done within six months and for patients with more severe stroke at baseline. Future studies with larger sample sizes may be helpful in clarifying the potential of rTMS in poststroke rehabilitation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19152,"journal":{"name":"Neuromodulation","volume":"28 1","pages":"Pages 16-42"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142350817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeuromodulationPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.09.022
Steve Prescott MD PhD
{"title":"IS013 ROLE OF SPIKE SYNCHRONY IN PERCEPTION IN THE OPTIMIZATION OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS)","authors":"Steve Prescott MD PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.09.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.neurom.2024.09.022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19152,"journal":{"name":"Neuromodulation","volume":"28 1","pages":"Page S7"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143102170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}