Stimulus frequency modulates brainstem response to respiratory-gated transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2020.03.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND The therapeutic potential of transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) is currently being explored for numerous clinical applications. However, optimized response for different clinical indications may depend on specific neuromodulation parameters, and systematic assessments of their… read more here.
Keywords: response respiratory; transcutaneous auricular; response; frequency ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation effects on inflammatory markers and clinical evolution of patients with COVID-19: a pilot randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2022.2154147
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on inflammatory markers and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. Methods A randomized blinded pilot study was carried out with 21 individuals… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; inflammatory markers; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
No evidence for a modulating effect of continuous transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on markers of noradrenergic activity.
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DOI: 10.1111/psyp.13984
Abstract: Although transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is thought to increase central noradrenergic activity, findings supporting such mechanism are scarce and inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate whether taVNS modulates indirect markers of phasic and… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; noradrenergic activity; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in poststroke cognitive impairment: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063803
Abstract: Background As one of the most common stroke sequelae, poststroke cognitive impairment significantly impacts 17.6%–83% of survivors, affecting their rehabilitation, daily living and quality of life. Improving cognitive abilities among patients in stroke recovery is… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; poststroke cognitive; trial ... See more keywords
Different modulation effects of 1 Hz and 20 Hz transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on the functional connectivity of the periaqueductal gray in patients with migraine
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DOI: 10.1186/s12967-021-03024-9
Abstract: Background A growing body of evidence suggests that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may relieve symptoms of migraineurs. Frequency is one of the key stimulation parameters. The aim of this study is to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: tavns; modulation; transcutaneous auricular; stimulation ... See more keywords
The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on HRV in healthy young people
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263833
Abstract: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has shown positive effects on a variety of diseases. Considering that decreased heart rate variability (HRV) is closely associated with morbidity and mortality for a variety of diseases, it… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; hrv; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Circadian stage-dependent and stimulation duration effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on heart rate variability
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277090
Abstract: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can improve autonomic nerve function and is currently undergoing extensive clinical research; however, its efficacy heterogeneity has caused great controversy. Heart rate variability (HRV), a biomarker reflecting autonomic function,… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; nerve; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation augments postprandial inhibition of ghrelin
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DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15253
Abstract: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) facilitates weight loss in animals and patients treated with VNS for depression or epilepsy. Likewise, chronic transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) reduces weight gain and improves glucose tolerance in Zucker diabetic fatty… read more here.
Keywords: ghrelin; heart rate; transcutaneous auricular; tavns ... See more keywords
Low-intensity transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation reduces postoperative ileus after laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.22.16735-0
Abstract: BACKGROUND Postoperative ileus (POI) is thought to result from a disrupted sympathetic/parasympathetic balance caused by trauma or surgery. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is a non-invasive technique involving stimulation of the vagal auricular branch,… read more here.
Keywords: intensity transcutaneous; transcutaneous auricular; laparoscopic radical; stimulation ... See more keywords
Therapeutic applications of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation with potential for application in neurodevelopmental or other pediatric disorders
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1000758
Abstract: Non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) as a newly developed technique involves stimulating the cutaneous receptive field formed by the auricular branch of the vagus nerve in the outer ear, with resulting activation of… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; vagus nerve; stimulation ... See more keywords
Cerebral Hemodynamic Correlates of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Consciousness Restoration: An Open-Label Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.684791
Abstract: This study aimed to preliminarily illustrate the cerebral hemodynamic correlates of transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) in consciousness restoration. Arterial spin labeling (ASL) was adopted with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure cerebral… read more here.
Keywords: hemodynamic correlates; correlates transcutaneous; transcutaneous auricular; vagal nerve ... See more keywords