What is the new electromagnetic therapy for stroke survivors?

The new therapy is called electromagnetic network-targeted field (ENTF) therapy, which uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate brain networks related to motor and cognitive functions.

How effective is ENTF therapy for stroke recovery?

In clinical trials, ENTF therapy combined with physical therapy significantly reduced disability, with about 34% of patients achieving freedom from disability after three months.

Can stroke survivors use ENTF therapy at home?

Yes, the experimental ENTF therapy is designed to be conducted at home by stroke survivors using a portable kit, following initial hospital-based sessions.

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New Brain Therapy Sparks Stroke Recovery Hopes

29 Jan

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Summary

Electromagnetic therapy combined with physical therapy aids stroke survivors.
Over a third of patients achieved freedom from disability with the new therapy.
The experimental therapy is intended for at-home use by stroke survivors.

Stroke survivors may soon benefit from a new rehabilitation method involving electromagnetic pulses. This technique, known as electromagnetic network-targeted field (ENTF) therapy, has shown significant potential in reducing disability when used alongside physical therapy.

Developed by BrainQ Technologies, the therapy utilizes an experimental cap-and-halo device to stimulate brain networks crucial for motor and cognitive functions. These networks often become disorganized after a stroke. The stimulation aims to help the brain heal and reorganize itself.

In a combined analysis of two clinical trials, 124 stroke survivors with moderate to severe disabilities participated. Those treated with ENTF therapy, which involved about 40 to 45 sessions over eight to 12 weeks, showed remarkable results.