Locus coeruleus fMRI response to transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation is coupled to changes in salivary alpha amylase
Schneider C, Priovoulos N, Prokopiou PC, Verhey FR, Poser BA, Ivanov D, Sclocco R, Napadow V, Jacobs HI
Brain Stimulation · 2025
Key finding
Study examining alzheimer's disease using taVNS.
- Condition
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Schneider, C., Priovoulos, N., Prokopiou, P. C., Verhey, F. R., Poser, B. A., Ivanov, D., Sclocco, R., Napadow, V., & Jacobs, H. I. (2025). Locus coeruleus fMRI response to transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation is coupled to changes in salivary alpha amylase. Brain Stimulation, 18(4), 1205-1207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2025.06.014
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