Participant-centered tolerability of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation: insights from two crossover studies
Gonzalez G, O’Malley M, Bolanos J, Taylor D, McTeague LM, Canepa A, Wong ML
Bioelectronic Medicine · 2026
Key finding
Across two crossover studies, taVNS was well tolerated with mild, transient sensations at the ear and high participant acceptability, supporting its suitability for repeated non-invasive use.
- Condition
- Safety
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
- 61
Cite this study
Gonzalez, G., O’Malley, M., Bolanos, J., Taylor, D., McTeague, L. M., Canepa, A., & Wong, M. L. (2026). Participant-centered tolerability of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation: insights from two crossover studies. Bioelectronic Medicine, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42234-026-00206-y
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