Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol
Liao X, Zhang T, Zhang J, Yang J, Li J, Chen L, Qian B
Clinical Interventions in Aging · 2025
Key finding
If effective, taVNS could provide a practical, non-invasive method to reduce delirium incidence in elderly patients undergoing knee replacement, potentially improving postoperative outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
- Condition
- Postoperative Recovery
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Randomised Controlled Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Liao, X., Zhang, T., Zhang, J., Yang, J., Li, J., Chen, L., & Qian, B. (2025). Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. Clinical Interventions in Aging, Volume 20, 1787-1797. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S546762
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