Vagus nerve stimulation boosts the drive to work for rewards
MP Neuser, V Teckentrup, A Kühnel… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Interoceptive feedback transmitted via the vagus nerve plays a vital role in motivation by
tuning actions according to physiological needs. Whereas vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) …
tuning actions according to physiological needs. Whereas vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) …
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation boosts mood recovery after effort exertion
M Ferstl, V Teckentrup, WM Lin, F Kräutlein… - Psychological …, 2022 - cambridge.org
BackgroundMood plays an important role in our life which is illustrated by the disruptive
impact of aberrant mood states in depression. Although vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has …
impact of aberrant mood states in depression. Although vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has …
Phasic, event-related transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation modifies behavioral, pupillary, and low-frequency oscillatory power responses
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has been proposed to activate
the locus ceruleus-noradrenaline (LC-NA) system. However, previous studies failed to find …
the locus ceruleus-noradrenaline (LC-NA) system. However, previous studies failed to find …
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation may enhance only specific aspects of the core executive functions. A randomized crossover trial
Background Individuals are able to perform goal-directed behaviors thanks to executive
functions. According to the neurovisceral integration model, executive functions are …
functions. According to the neurovisceral integration model, executive functions are …
[HTML][HTML] Vagus nerve stimulation drives selective circuit modulation through cholinergic reinforcement
S Bowles, J Hickman, X Peng, WR Williamson… - Neuron, 2022 - cell.com
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a neuromodulation therapy for a broad and expanding set
of neurologic conditions. However, the mechanism through which VNS influences central …
of neurologic conditions. However, the mechanism through which VNS influences central …
Moving beyond belief: a narrative review of potential biomarkers for transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
AM Burger, M D'Agostini, B Verkuil… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is a non‐invasive neurostimulation
technique that is currently being tested as a potential treatment for a myriad of neurological …
technique that is currently being tested as a potential treatment for a myriad of neurological …
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in humans induces pupil dilation and attenuates alpha oscillations
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is widely used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy and
depression. While the precise mechanisms mediating its long-term therapeutic effects are …
depression. While the precise mechanisms mediating its long-term therapeutic effects are …
[HTML][HTML] Short-term transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation increases pupil size but does not affect EEG alpha power: A replication of Sharon et al.(2021, Journal of …
Background Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has been tested as
a potential treatment for pharmaco-resistant epilepsy and depression. Its clinical efficacy is …
a potential treatment for pharmaco-resistant epilepsy and depression. Its clinical efficacy is …
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation facilitates cortical arousal and alertness
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a promising noninvasive
technique with potential beneficial effects on human emotion and cognition, including …
technique with potential beneficial effects on human emotion and cognition, including …
[HTML][HTML] Vagus nerve stimulation induces widespread cortical and behavioral activation
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is used for management of a variety of neurological
conditions, although the therapeutic mechanisms are not fully understood. Accumulating …
conditions, although the therapeutic mechanisms are not fully understood. Accumulating …