Efficient parameters of vagus nerve stimulation to enhance extinction learning in an extinction-resistant rat model of PTSD

This study provides the first evidence that brief bursts of VNS can enhance extinction training, reduce relapse and support symptom remission using much less VNS than previous protocols. These findings suggest that VNS parameters can be adjusted in order to minimize total charge delivery and maximize therapeutic effectiveness.
Source: Progress in Neuro Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research