Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis: Results from a Pilot Trial

Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis: Results from a Pilot Trial

Beyond its effect on vegetative functions, the activation of the vagus nerve inhibits inflammation and reduces pain signaling. The aim of this open-label pilot study was to determine the efficacy and tolerance of transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) on erosive hand osteoarthritis (EHOA) symptoms. Sy...

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Main Authors: Alice Courties, Camille Deprouw, Emmanuel Maheu, Eric Gibert, Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, Julien Champey, Béatrice Banneville, Camille Chesnel, Gérard Amarenco, Alexandra Rousseau, Francis Berenbaum, Jérémie Sellam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
erosive hand osteoarthritis
pain
function
vagus nerve stimulation
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/4/1087

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