Condition · Evidence Hub
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Hiccups
Does vagus nerve stimulation help with hiccups? 1 human study has investigated VNS for hiccups, including 1 observational study, published in 2018. The study uses implanted (iVNS) stimulation. Findings vary by study design and population; the study below is ranked by evidence strength so you can weigh the research directly.
1 observational study
1
Human Studies
1
observational study
1+
Participants
2018–2018
Years Spanned
Evidence by Tier
strongest → weakest
- 1Observational & cohort studies
Stimulation Method
- 1iVNS
Research Momentum
0 of 1 study (0%) published since 2022.
The studies
1 study · strongest evidence firstLong-term relief of intractable hiccups with vagal nerve stimulation
De Vloo et al. · Brain Stimulation · 2018 · n = 1
observational studiesiVNS