Condition · Evidence Hub
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Peripheral Neuropathy
Does vagus nerve stimulation help with peripheral neuropathy? 1 human study has investigated VNS for peripheral neuropathy, including 1 controlled trial, published in 2024. The study uses transcutaneous auricular (taVNS) stimulation. Findings vary by study design and population; the study below is ranked by evidence strength so you can weigh the research directly.
1 controlled trial
1
Human Studies
1
controlled trial
28+
Participants
2024–2024
Years Spanned
Evidence by Tier
strongest → weakest
- 1Controlled clinical trials
Stimulation Method
- 1taVNS
Research Momentum
1 of 1 study (100%) published since 2022 — an actively growing evidence base.
The studies
1 study · strongest evidence firstFeasibility of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in Black and Hispanic/Latino people with peripheral neuropathy
Wong et al. · Frontiers in Pain Research · 2024 · n = 28
controlled trialstaVNS