Evaluating phasic transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) with pupil dilation: the importance of stimulation intensity and sensory perception
Ludwig M, Pereira C, Keute M, Düzel E, Betts MJ, Hämmerer D
Scientific Reports · 2024
Key finding
The results also suggest that the influence of intensity on pupil dilation may be stronger than that of frequency.
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- Condition
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
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Ludwig, M., Pereira, C., Keute, M., Düzel, E., Betts, M. J., & Hämmerer, D. (2024). Evaluating phasic transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) with pupil dilation: the importance of stimulation intensity and sensory perception. Scientific Reports, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-72179-4
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