Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy
Zhang Q, Luo X, Wang XH, Li JY, Qiu H, Yang DD
Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy · 2024
Key finding
A systematic review/meta-analysis found taVNS produced higher seizure-response rates than control in epilepsy (OR 2.94) with wider EEG changes; pooled preclinical data also showed reduced seizures.
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- Condition
- Epilepsy
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
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Zhang, Q., Luo, X., Wang, X. H., Li, J. Y., Qiu, H., & Yang, D. D. (2024). Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy. Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy, 119, 84-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2024.05.005
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