Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
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MD, Center for Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

Biography

Center for Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. Electrical Stimulation via the Scrambler Device as a Treatment for Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease. To evaluate, in a pilot fashion, efficacy and tolerability of electrical counter-stimulation using the Scrambler device in alleviating discomfort and urge to move in patients with medically refractory restless legs syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease (RLS/WED).

Publications

• Research Article   
  Electrical Stimulation via the Scrambler Device as a Treatment for Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease
  Author(s): Melissa C Lipford*, Carrie O’Neill, Kayla Eibner, Sue Donlinger, Daniel L Herold, Timothy I Morgenthaler and Charles L Loprinzi
  
  Study objectives: To evaluate, in a pilot fashion, efficacy and tolerability of electrical counter-stimulation using the Scrambler device in alleviating discomfort and urge to move in patients with medically refractory restless legs syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease (RLS/WED). Methods: Eligible patients had moderate to very severe RLS/WED symptoms for ≥ 3 months, based on the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLS) Rating Scale. Subjects were treated with Scrambler Therapy for up to ten daily 1-2 hour sessions. Symptoms were monitored using the IRLS as well as questionnaires regarding daily symptoms and global impression of change. Questionnaires were administered at baseline, during therapy, and one-week after the last Scrambler session. Subjects were also queried regarding any adverse effects. Results:.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0277.20.9.318

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