Front Neurosci. 2024 Jul 4;18:1405310. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1405310. eCollection 2024.

ABSTRACT

Tinnitus, characterized by phantom sound perception, is a highly disruptive disorder lacking definitive and effective treatments. Its intricate neural mechanisms are not fully understood. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has demonstrated potential as a substitute or supplementary treatment by activating central vagal pathways. However, standardized therapeutic protocols and objective tests to assess efficacy are lacking. Therefore, taVNS shows promise as a therapy for tinnitus, and treatment protocols should be optimized in future clinical trials.

PMID:39027324 | PMC:PMC11254635 | DOI:10.3389/fnins.2024.1405310