Vagus nerve stimulation in dementia: A scoping review of clinical and pre-clinical studies
Kamoga R, Rukundo GZ, Kalungi S, Adriko W, Nakidde G, Obua C, Obongoloch J, Ihunwo AO
AIMS Neuroscience · 2024
Key finding
This study aimed to examine the extent and nature of research activities in relation to the use of VNS in dementia and disseminate research findings for the potential utility in dementia care.
- Condition
- Cognitive Function
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
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Cite this study
Kamoga, R., Rukundo, G. Z., Kalungi, S., Adriko, W., Nakidde, G., Obua, C., Obongoloch, J., & Ihunwo, A. O. (2024). Vagus nerve stimulation in dementia: A scoping review of clinical and pre-clinical studies. AIMS Neuroscience, 11(3), 398-420. https://doi.org/10.3934/Neuroscience.2024024
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