Cross-Cutting

Brain Injury

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Symposium

Vestibular Neuromodulation: a Tool For Neuro-Rehabilitation? (616269)

Presenter(s)

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  Mohamed Sakel, FRCP, MRCP, MBBS, Post-Grad Diploma Rehab Medicine

  Director
  East Kent University NHS Hospital
  Canterbury, England
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  David Wilkinson, BSc, MSc, PhD

  Professor of Psychology
  University of Kent
  Canterbury, England
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  Robert Black, PhD

  Vice President
  Scion Neurostim
  Raleigh, North Carolina

Non-invasive neuro-modulation of the vestibular system via either electrical or thermal current is rapidly emerging as a potent intervention for the rehabilitation of brain injury. Our US / UK team has made a significant contribution to demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this novel intervention, and will present data ranging from proof-of-concept to RCT data which together has led to the first FDA approved indication for the treatment approach. We will also highlight the pros and cons of working within a diverse and international team of clinicians, academics and industrialists whose agendas often differ.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be ableTo understand the involvement of the vestibular system in neurological and psychiatric function.
• To understand the means by which the vestibular system can be therapeutically harnessed via thermal and galvanic stimulation
• To understand the evidence base supporting the therapeutic application of vestibular stimulation
• To gain an insight into the process of obtaining FDA approval for novel, device-based neurological interventions
• 5. To gain an insight into the opportunities and challenges posed by international, multi-disciplinary collaborations within the field of neuro-rehabilitation