Daily transabdominal electrical stimulation at home increased defecation in children with slow-transit constipation: a pilot study
- Ismail, Khairul A.
- Chase, Janet
- Gibb, Susie
- Clarke, Melanie
- Catto-Smith, Anthony G.
- Robertson, Val J.
- Hutson, John M.
- Southwell, Bridget R.
DOIAbstract
Purpose: Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) (3 sessions/wk) over the abdomen stimulated bowel functions in a randomized controlled trial. This pilot study assessed whether daily TES at home with a safe, portable machine would be possible and more efficacious than trial results. Methods: Eleven patients (6 male/5 female; mean age, 14 years; range, 12-18 years) with slow-transit constipation who relapsed or responded poorly in the trial were recruited (11 ± 5 months later). An EPM-IF-4160 (Fuji Dynamics, Hong Kong) portable machine (sine waveform, 4 kHz carrier frequency, 80-160 Hz beat frequency, intensity <33 mA) delivering interferential current (2 electrodes over epigastrium + 2 over kidneys) was applied 1 hour daily at home. Con...
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