Preliminary evidence of the effects of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on swallowing functions in post- @entity64 individuals with chronic XXXX .

@entity1 @entity64 @entity1282
BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence of potential benefits of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the rehabilitation of @entity1282 . However, the site and frequency of stimulation for optimal effects are not clear. AIMS: The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the short-term effects of high-frequency 5 Hz rTMS applied to the tongue region of the motor cortex on swallowing functions and the quality of life of post- @entity64 individuals with @entity1282 . METHODS _ PROCEDURES: Two male and two female @entity1 were assigned randomly to active and sham groups. The @entity1 in the active group received 10 sessions of active rTMS for 2 weeks, whereas the sham @entity1 received 10 sessions of sham rTMS for 2 weeks. Each @entity1 received a total of 3000 pulses of 5 Hz active or sham rTMS per day for 10 days. Outcome measures were taken at baseline, 1 week and 1 month post-rTMS. OUTCOMES _ RESULTS: @entity1 who received active rTMS had improved swallowing functions and swallowing-related quality of life at 1 week and 1 month post-stimulation. CONCLUSIONS _ IMPLICATIONS: The study showed that excitatory rTMS applied over the tongue motor cortex is a feasible approach in individuals with @entity64 . Further investigation with larger sample population is warranted to support the benefit of this stimulation protocol.
