Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia
Scott A, Gassner L, Nicolopoulos K, Goetz G
Record ID 32018015871
English
Authors' objectives:
Pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES) aims to improve neural control of swallowing by delivering targeted electrical impulses to the pharynx, thereby treating neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Authors' results and conclusions:
Low-certainty evidence suggests that PES, as an adjunct to standard care, can improve swallowing function and accelerate the removal of the tracheostomy tube (decannulation) in tracheotomised stroke patients. No significant effects were shown for quality of life or length of hospital stay. Regarding safety, no relevant concerns were identified, as procedure-related complications such as transient pharyngeal discomfort occurred rarely. The effectiveness in progressive neurological diseases remains unclear.
Authors' methods:
To evaluate effectiveness and safety, 13 RCTs and one case series were analysed.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2026
URL for published report:
https://eprints.aihta.at/1614/1/DSD_147.pdf
URL for additional information:
https://eprints.aihta.at/1614/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Full HTA
Country:
Austria
MeSH Terms
- Pharyngeal Diseases
- Electric Stimulation
- Deglutition Disorders
Keywords
- Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PES)
- dysphagia
- systematic review
Contact
Organisation Name:
Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
Josefstaedter Strasse 39, A-1080 Vienna, Austria
Contact Name:
office@aihta.at
Contact Email:
office@aihta.at
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