Award
NIH Reporter #5UH3DA048502-04
Non-Invasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Patients with Opioid Use Disorders
Recipient
Emory University
Award Amount
$1,912,347.00
Ceiling
$1,912,347.00
Awarded
June 04, 2025
Identifier
5UH3DA048502-04
Research project funded by NIH/NIDA to study non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation as a treatment for opioid use disorders, focusing on reducing withdrawal symptoms and improving treatment success.
Description
This project assesses non-invasive electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to aid patients with opioid use disorders during withdrawal before long-term naltrexone treatment. It aims to reduce opioid craving, inflammatory, autonomic, cardiovascular responses, and enhance brain function to improve treatment outcomes.