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KMID : 0363320220430030375
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2022 Volume.43 No. 3 p.375 ~ p.386
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A Review of Recent Clinical Studies of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Xerostomia - PubMed and Domestic Studies
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Lee Eun-Kyung
Jun Hye-Jin
Kim Min-Jeong
Park Jae-Woo
Ko Seok-Jae
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to summarize current clinical study trends and results regarding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treatment for xerostomia.
Methods: Studies published from 2017 to 2022 were searched on domestic databases and PubMed. The included studies were analyzed according to the year, language, study design, diagnosis xerostomia method, and TENS treatment method.
Results: Nine studies were included. There were three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), three case series, one case report, one case-control study, and one cross-sectional study. Conventional TENS was used in seven studies, and acupuncture-like TENS (ALTENS) was used in one study. The most common TENS attachment site was externally on the skin overlying the parotid gland region, and the setting of TENS was 50 Hz-250 μs the most. In all nine studies, TENS was effective for xerostomia as assessed by salivary flow rate or quality of life questionnaire. Additionally, no persistent adverse events were reported after TENS treatment.
Conclusions: TENS treatment for xerostomia can be considered effective and safe, so it can be used in clinical practice.
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KEYWORD
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xerostomia, dry mouth, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, TENS, review
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