Neuromodulation has recently received a great deal of attention among academic institutions, government funding agents and industries. This mini-review focuses on methods and applications as well as mechanisms of various neuromodulation methods in treating functional diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. First, the methods of various neuromodulation are introduced, including direct electrical stimulation at various peripheral nerves, such as the vagus nerve, sacral nerve and spinal cord, direct gastrointestinal electrical stimulation and noninvasive/transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Then, literature search was performed on the clinical applications of these neuromodulation methods for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis. Due to nature of the mini-review, the search results are selectively presented based on the expert opinions. Finally, a perspective is provided based on the author's own experience in this field of research.
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The SPARC data repository as of 2023 is an open data repository developed as part of the NIH SPARC initiative and has been used by SPARC funded investigator groups to curate and publish high quality datasets related to the autonomic nervous system. We are thrilled that as of August 2022, SPARC is accepting datasets from investigators that are not funded through the NIH SPARC program. The NIH's Common Fund Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC) program aims to transform our understanding of these nerve-organ interactions and ultimately advance neuromodulation field toward precise treatment of diseases and conditions for which conventional therapies fall short.
View all literature mentionsThe SPARC data repository as of 2023 is an open data repository developed as part of the NIH SPARC initiative and has been used by SPARC funded investigator groups to curate and publish high quality datasets related to the autonomic nervous system. We are thrilled that as of August 2022, SPARC is accepting datasets from investigators that are not funded through the NIH SPARC program. The NIH's Common Fund Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC) program aims to transform our understanding of these nerve-organ interactions and ultimately advance neuromodulation field toward precise treatment of diseases and conditions for which conventional therapies fall short.
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