Electric Stimulation Therapy

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Application of electric current in treatment without the generation of perceptible heat. It includes electric stimulation of nerves or muscles, passage of current into the body, or use of interrupted current of low intensity to raise the detection threshold of the skin to pain.

Descriptor ID	D004599
MeSH Number(s)	E02.331 E02.779.468 E02.831.535.468
Concept/Terms	Electric Stimulation Therapy Electric Stimulation Therapy Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Electrical Stimulation, Therapeutic Stimulation, Therapeutic Electrical Therapeutic Electric Stimulation Electric Stimulation, Therapeutic Stimulation, Therapeutic Electric Electrical Stimulation Therapy Stimulation Therapy, Electrical Therapy, Electrical Stimulation Therapy, Electric Stimulation Stimulation Therapy, Electric Electrotherapy Interferential Current Electrotherapy Interferential Current Electrotherapy Electrotherapy, Interferential Current

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Electric Stimulation Therapy".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Electric Stimulation Therapy [E02.331]
Physical Therapy Modalities [E02.779]
Electric Stimulation Therapy [E02.779.468]
Rehabilitation [E02.831]
Physical Therapy Modalities [E02.831.535]
Electric Stimulation Therapy [E02.831.535.468]

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Bar chart showing 178 publications over 26 distinct years, with a maximum of 12 publications in 2019

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1997	1	0	1
1999	1	0	1
2002	2	0	2
2003	2	0	2
2004	7	1	8
2005	5	1	6
2006	3	1	4
2007	4	2	6
2008	5	2	7
2009	9	1	10
2010	7	4	11
2011	6	3	9
2012	10	0	10
2013	5	2	7
2014	4	3	7
2015	9	2	11
2016	6	0	6
2017	9	2	11
2018	11	0	11
2019	12	0	12
2020	6	2	8
2021	10	1	11
2022	5	0	5
2023	2	0	2
2024	7	2	9
2025	1	0	1

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Kaffenberger TM, Sina EM, Hambach B, Kaki P, Fuleihan A, Boon M, Huntley C. How we measure hypoglossal nerve stimulator outcome matters: titration vs single amplitude efficacy sleep studies. J Clin Sleep Med. 2025 Jan 01; 21(1):47-53.

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Corr A, Sina EM, Creighton E, Bautista N, Chandna M, Boon M, Huntley C. Using Postactivation Adjustment as a Marker for Inferior Outcomes in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar; 172(3):1063-1068.

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Kaki PC, Molin N, Goldfarb JA, Kaffenberger TM, Creighton E, Boon M, Huntley C. Relationship of Modified Sleep Apnea Severity Index and HGNS Efficacy and Adherence in OSA Patients. Laryngoscope. 2025 Mar; 135(3):1212-1217.

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Moroco AE, Wei Z, Byrd I, Rasmussen A, Chio EG, Soose RJ, Huyett P, Steffen A, Heiser C, Boon MS, Huntley CT. Device-related outcomes following hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024 Sep 01; 20(9):1497-1503.

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Eggers E, Crouss T, Beausang J, Smith D, Spector S, Saracco B, Adams A, Dickinson T, Lipetskaia L. Long-term Outcomes of Sacral Nerve Stimulation on the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review. Neuromodulation. 2025 Jul; 28(5):715-726.

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Mandloi S, Garg N, Naimi B, Shah R, Kaki P, Alnemri A, Duffy A, Zhan T, Kaffenberger TM, Boon MS, Huntley CT. Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for OSA: A Cost Analysis Study. Laryngoscope. 2025 Jan; 135(1):457-462.

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Diecidue RJ, LaNoue MD, Manning EL, Huntley CT, Harrington JD. Comparing Treatment Effectiveness and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures of Four Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Dec; 82(12):1537-1548.

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Moritz C, Field-Fote EC, Tefertiller C, van Nes I, Trumbower R, Kalsi-Ryan S, Purcell M, Janssen TWJ, Krassioukov A, Morse LR, Zhao KD, Guest J, Marino RJ, Murray LM, Wecht JM, Rieger M, Pradarelli J, Turner A, D'Amico J, Squair JW, Courtine G. Non-invasive spinal cord electrical stimulation for arm and hand function in chronic tetraplegia: a safety and efficacy trial. Nat Med. 2024 May; 30(5):1276-1283.

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Kaffenberger TM, Plawecki A, Kaki P, Boon M, Huntley C. Troubleshooting Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy Using Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Aug; 171(2):588-595.

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Dedhia RC, Bliwise DL, Quyyumi AA, Thaler ER, Boon MS, Huntley CT, Seay EG, Tangutur A, Strollo PJ, Gurel N, Keenan BT. Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and Cardiovascular Outcomes for Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 01 01; 150(1):39-48.

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