Clinical Benefit of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy: Assessment of Randomized Controlled Trials and Prospective Non-Randomized Studies
Cramer SW, McGovern RA, Chen CC, Park MC
Journal of Central Nervous System Disease · 2023
Key finding
To provide an assessment of how the risks and benefits of VNS impact the patient experience, 1 study assessed the well-being of enrolled patients (as a secondary end point) and found VNS was associated with an overall improvement in well-being.
- Condition
- Epilepsy
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Randomised Controlled Trial
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Cramer, S. W., McGovern, R. A., Chen, C. C., & Park, M. C. (2023). Clinical Benefit of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy: Assessment of Randomized Controlled Trials and Prospective Non-Randomized Studies. Journal of Central Nervous System Disease, 15. https://doi.org/10.1177/11795735231151830
Related studies in Epilepsy
Can transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation be considered a viable adjuntive therapy in drug-resistant epilepsy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Moro et al. · Epilepsy & behavior : E&B · 2025 · Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
The effect of Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on seizure control, cognitive function, and quality of life in individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy: A systematic review article
Melese et al. · Epilepsia open · 2024 · Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Kong et al. · Frontiers in neurology · 2024 · Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy
Zhang et al. · Seizure · 2024 · Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
Summary by Vagus Research. Always consult the primary source for the authoritative record.