Brain Sciences· 2026Q2· Review

Awakening the Vagus: Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation—A Narrative Review

Lara Portincaso, Gaia Chiara Santi, Nicole Villa, Davide Antonio Di Pietro

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2026year

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Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) shows promise as a safe, non-invasive method to promote consciousness recovery in patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC), particularly those in a minimally conscious state (MCS).

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Field: Neurology (Neuroscience)

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