Brain Stimul September 2015 PMID 25164906

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation in healthy humans reduces sympathetic nerve activity.

Jennifer A Clancy, David A Mary, Klaus K Witte, John P Greenwood, Susan A Deuchars, Jim Deuchars

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Abstract in brief

The study explores a noninvasive method called transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) that stimulates the ear to activate the vagus nerve and influence autonomic functions, potentially helping conditions like heart failure and obesity.
Results showed that active tVNS increased heart rate variability (HRV), indicating a shift towards greater parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) activity, and decreased sympathetic nerve activity, which usually triggers "fight or flight" responses.
tVNS offers a simple, cost-effective alternative to traditional invasive vagus nerve stimulation, and could help treat disorders associated with overactive sympathetic activity by promoting relaxation and balance in the nervous system.]

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