Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Saleh AO, Awashra A, Abouelmagd AA, Elkholy M, Hasanin EH, Aldohni AAA, Elkhattib I, Abuelazm M, Elnaggar M
Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface · 2026
Key finding
Six RCTs involving 356 participants were included.
- Condition
- Gut Health
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
- Participants
- 356
Cite this study
Saleh, A. O., Awashra, A., Abouelmagd, A. A., Elkholy, M., Hasanin, E. H., Aldohni, A. A. A., Elkhattib, I., Abuelazm, M., & Elnaggar, M. (2026). Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurom.2026.01.005
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