Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Movement Disorders, from Principles to a Systematic Review of Evidence
Proietti F, Ottaviani MM, Burchi E, Vivacqua G, Anzini G, Ricciuti RA, Capone F, Macefield VG, Di Lazzaro V, Marano M
Movement Disorders · 2025
Key finding
A systematic review of 32 studies reported VNS improved symptoms across movement disorders (Parkinson's, tremor, dystonia, Tourette's), though the evidence is mostly small and preliminary.
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- Condition
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
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Proietti, F., Ottaviani, M. M., Burchi, E., Vivacqua, G., Anzini, G., Ricciuti, R. A., Capone, F., Macefield, V. G., Di Lazzaro, V., & Marano, M. (2025). Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Movement Disorders, from Principles to a Systematic Review of Evidence. Movement Disorders, 40(12), 2559-2577. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.70044
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