Clinical application of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation: a scoping review

CONCLUSION: There is growing evidence for taVNS therapeutic effect. taVNS appears safe and tolerable. Sham protocols need evaluation. Standardised and comprehensive reporting of both stimulation parameters and adverse events is required. Two different questionnaires have been proposed to evaluate adverse events and the effectiveness of sham methods in blinding participants.PMID:38362860 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2313123

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - February 16, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ashraf N H Gerges Ellen Williams Susan Hillier Jeric Uy Taya Hamilton Saran Chamberlain Brenton Hordacre Source Type: research