[Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for primary insomnia and affective disorder:a report of 35 cases]
Luo M, Qu X, Li S, Zhao J, Zhao Y, Jiao Y, Rong P
Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion · 2017
Key finding
Compared before treatment, the PSQI was significantly decreased to (13.20±3.61) at the end of 2nd week (P<0.05); compared before treatment, the 17HAMD and HAMA were significantly decreased at the end of 4th week and 6th week (all P<0.05).
- Condition
- Sleep
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Luo, M., Qu, X., Li, S., Zhao, J., Zhao, Y., Jiao, Y., & Rong, P. (2017). [Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for primary insomnia and affective disorder:a report of 35 cases]. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion. https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.03.013
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