Intensification of the neuroplasticity process using an Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field in post-stroke patients

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Intensification of the neuroplasticity process using an Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field in post-stroke patients 

Natalia Cichoń^1*, Michal Bijak¹, Piotr Czarny², Elzbieta Miller², Ewelina Synowiec¹, Tomasz Sliwinski¹ and Joanna Saluk¹

• ¹University of Łódź, Poland
• ²Medical University of Lodz, Poland

Background: Neuroplasticity ensures the improvement of functional status in patients after stroke. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field therapy (ELF-EMF) on brain plasticity in the rehabilitation of patients after stroke.
Methods: 48 patients were divided into two groups. In the study group, the patients additionally underwent ELF-EMF therapy. In order to determine the level of neuroplasticity, we measured the plasma level of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, the vascular-endothelial growth factor, as well as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) mRNA expression. Additionally, we determined the molecule levels for hepatocyte growth factor, stem cell factor, stromal cell-derived factor 1α, nerve growth factor β, and leukaemia inhibitory factor, using 5plex cytokine panel in plasma. We assessed functional recovery using Barthel Index, Mini-Mental State Examination, Geriatric Depression Scale, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, and modified Rankin Scale.
Results: We observed that ELF-EMF significantly increased growth factors and cytokine levels involved in neuroplasticity, as well as promoted an enhancement of functional recovery in post-stroke patients. Additionally, we presented evidence that these effects could be related to enhancement of gene expression on the mRNA level. Moreover, a change of BDNF plasma level was positively correlated with Barthel Index, MMSE, and negatively correlated with GDS.
Conclusion: Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field therapy improves effectiveness of rehabilitation of post-stroke patients by improving neuroplasticity processes.