The Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Cognition in Healthy Individuals: A Meta-Analysis
Ridgewell C, Heaton KJ, Hildebrandt A, Couse J, Leeder T, Neumeier WH
Neuropsychology · 2021
Key finding
Across 19 studies, taVNS had a small positive effect on overall cognition (weighted ES 0.21), with significant gains in executive function and accuracy.
- Condition
- Cognitive Function
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
- Participants
- 718
Cite this study
Ridgewell, C., Heaton, K. J., Hildebrandt, A., Couse, J., Leeder, T., & Neumeier, W. H. (2021). The Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Cognition in Healthy Individuals: A Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychology, 35(4), 352-365. https://doi.org/10.1037/neu0000735
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