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Electrical stimulation for limb spasticity in children with traumatic brain injury: Study protocol for a systematic

He Wang1, Guang-Fu Song1, Jing Nie2

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University.

Medicine
|March 1, 2019
PubMed

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This systematic review assesses electrical stimulation (ES) for children with limb spasticity (LS) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). It synthesizes current evidence on ES

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Limb spasticity (LS) is a common challenge in children post-traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • Electrical stimulation (ES) has shown potential in managing spasticity in pediatric TBI populations.
  • A comprehensive systematic review on ES for pediatric LS post-TBI is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and assess the efficacy and safety of electrical stimulation (ES) for treating limb spasticity (LS) in children following traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • To synthesize the current body of evidence regarding ES interventions for pediatric LS post-TBI.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
  • Comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, WOS, Scopus, etc.) and clinical trial registries.
  • Independent data extraction and quality assessment using the Cochrane risk of bias tool by two reviewers.

Main Results:

  • The review will pool and summarize the latest available data on ES for children with LS following TBI.
  • Expected to provide a consolidated overview of the current evidence base.

Conclusions:

  • The findings will inform clinical practice regarding the use of ES for pediatric LS post-TBI.
  • This review aims to guide future research and therapeutic strategies.
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