The effects of non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on resting-state delta oscillation: a randomized, double-blinded, sham-control trial.

ABSTRACT: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a promising technique that potentially influences cortical activity, mainly increasing electroencephalography (EEG) power spectrum activity in low-frequency oscillations, and demonstrates potential therapeutic benefits for various pathologic conditions, like depression and chronic pain. To learn further about taVNS brain mechanisms, the present study investigated how using a single taVNS session can affect brain oscillations in healthy subjects. 44 healthy participants were included in this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial. Participants were divided into the active and sham taVNS groups. Resting-state EEG power was analyzed across the frontal, central, and parietal regions in both hemispheres. Our findings demonstra

SUBMITTER: Camargo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494723 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature