November 2022 PMID 36313768

Therapeutic applications of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation with potential for application in neurodevelopmental or other pediatric disorders.

Siyu Zhu, Xiaolu Zhang, Menghan Zhou, Keith M Kendrick, Weihua Zhao

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Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a noninvasive technique that stimulates nerves in the outer ear to activate nervous system connections, potentially offering therapeutic benefits.
Research suggests that disorders like autism, ADHD, and stress-related conditions may involve maladaptive neural plasticity, which taVNS could help address by modulating neural pathways.
Although most studies focus on adults, initial findings indicate that taVNS could be a promising alternative treatment for pediatric neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, especially when other treatments fail.

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Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation Techniques Explained

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