Neurological Disorders

Superior Medical Editing, St Paul, MN, USA

Publications

• Research Article   
  Peripheral Somatosensory Stimulation in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A Clinical Trial
  Author(s): TM Janjua, JM Pederson and Eric S. Nussbaum*
  
  Objective: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition that represents a significant burden in terms of individual disability and societal costs. Despite decades of research investigating treatment options, PTSD remains a major cause of quality-of-life impairment. We hypothesized that patients with PTSD might benefit from peripheral somatosensory stimulation (PSS) therapy. Methods: 6 adult patients with clinically diagnosed PTSD were enrolled to undergo daily PSS therapy over a 4-week period. Patients completed two surveys evaluating satisfaction with treatment and overall well-being (Survey 1) and severity of PTSD symptoms (Survey 2). Survey 1 was completed weekly during the course of the study. Survey 2 was based on the 9-question National Stressful Events Survey PTSD Short Scale (NSESSS) and was completed as a baseline prior .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6895.11.5.569

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