Transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation (tcVNS) does not enhance learning and memory performance in a visual detection task
Ravestein D, Hendrikse LF, Veldhuis GJ, Pennings HJM, Fonken YM
Scientific Reports · 2025
Key finding
Active tcVNS failed to improve learning or memory on a visual detection task versus sham, with higher intensities trending toward worse accuracy (inverted-U).
- Condition
- Cognitive Function
- Stimulation
- tcVNS
- Evidence tier
- Randomised Controlled Trial
- Participants
- 32
Cite this study
Ravestein, D., Hendrikse, L. F., Veldhuis, G. J., Pennings, H. J. M., & Fonken, Y. M. (2025). Transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation (tcVNS) does not enhance learning and memory performance in a visual detection task. Scientific Reports, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-23365-5
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