Effect of vagus nerve stimulation on metabolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Shen T, Tang X, Pan Y, He H, Hu K
International Journal of Obesity · 2025
Key finding
Of the 529 papers identified, 15 studies were eligible for this meta-analysis, including 12 animal trials and 4 human randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
- Condition
- Obesity
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
- Participants
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Cite this study
Shen, T., Tang, X., Pan, Y., He, H., & Hu, K. (2025). Effect of vagus nerve stimulation on metabolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Obesity, 49(12), 2383-2394. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-025-01871-w
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