low-intensity alternating electric field (AEF)

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Indications

Procedure

  • scalp for
    • placement of 4 transducers onto the scalp, worn at least 18 hours a day
    • attached to a portable power supply

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. Stupp R et al Maintenance Therapy With Tumor-Treating Fields Plus Temozolomide vs Temozolomide Alone for GlioblastomaA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2015;314(23):2535-2543 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26670971 <Internet> http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2475463
    Sampson JH Alternating Electric Fields for the Treatment of Glioblastoma. JAMA. 2015;314(23):2511-2513 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26670969 <Internet> http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2475446