Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Acquired brain injury

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  The effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and dysphagia therapy for patients with Acquired Brain Injury

• IRAS ID

  198316

• Contact name

  Philippa Cook

• Contact email

  philippa.cook@warwickshire.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  South Warwickshire Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, 0 days

• Research summary

  This study is to identify whether stimulation of the nerve using electrical impulses along with simultaneous therapy will improve someone's ability to swallow and allow them to eat and drink a wider variety of foods and drinks.

• REC name

  West Midlands - Coventry & Warwickshire Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  16/WM/0204

• Date of REC Opinion

  13 Jul 2016

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion