Translingual neural stimulation affects resting-state functional connectivity in mild-moderate traumatic brain injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to movement and balance deficits. In addition to physical therapy, brain-based neurorehabilitation efforts have begun to show promise in improving these deficits. The present study investigated the effectiveness of translingual neural stimulation (TLNS) on patients with mild-to-moderate TBI (mmTBI) and related brain connectivity using a resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) approach.

Methods

Resting-state images with 5-min on GE750 3T scanner were acquired from nine participants with mmTBI. Paired t-test was used for calculating changes in RSFC and behavioral scores before and after the TLNS intervention. The balance and movement performances related to mmTBI were evaluated by Sensory Organization Test (SOT)

SUBMITTER: Hou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9649856 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature