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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2024; 12(10): 1742-1749
Published online Apr 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i10.1742
Impact of transcranial electrical stimulation on serum neurotrophic factors and language function in patients with speech disorders
Li Sun, Kai Xiao, Xiao-Yan Shen, Shu Wang
Li Sun, Kai Xiao, Xiao-Yan Shen, Shu Wang, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, Wuhan 430010, Hubei Province, China
Co-first authors: Li Sun and Kai Xiao.
Author contributions: Sun L and Wang S conceptualized and designed the article; Sun L conducted the feasibility analysis; Implementation of the research by Sun L, Xiao K, and Shen XY, as well as the statistical analysis; Data collection was carried out by Sun L and Xiao K; Sun L was responsible for paper writing and revision; Wang S oversaw quality control, proofreading, and overall responsibility, supervision, and management of the article.
Supported by the Wuhan Municipal Health and Wellness Research Fund, No. WX19D58 and No. WX21D03.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Yangtze River Shipping General Hospital, No. HCHLL-19-0111.
Informed consent statement: Patients were not required to give informed consent to the study because the analysis used anonymous clinical data that were obtained after each patient agreed to treatment by written consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: The dataset for this study is available from the corresponding author, Email: wang31228@163.com.
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Corresponding author: Shu Wang, MD, Attending Doctor, Staff Physician, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, No. 5 Huiji Road, Jiangan District, Wuhan 430010, Hubei Province, China. wang31228@163.com
Received: January 19, 2024
Peer-review started: January 19, 2024
First decision: February 5, 2024
Revised: February 26, 2024
Accepted: March 12, 2024
Article in press: March 12, 2024
Published online: April 6, 2024
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Core Tip: This study highlights the potential of transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) as a valuable additional therapy for individuals with speech disorders. Through the combination of TES with conventional speech and psychological interventions, our research shows significant enhancements in serum neurofactor levels and language functions. These results support the integration of TES into treatment plans, potentially transforming the management of speech disorders. This progress not only presents a novel approach to therapy but also emphasizes the significance of innovative, non-invasive methods in improving patient outcomes within the field of speech and language therapy.