NIH Reporter #5I01CX002331-04

Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A research project funded by the Veterans Health Administration to study the effects of transcutaneous cervical Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a treatment for PTSD in veterans, focusing on symptom reduction and understanding mechanisms.

Description

This project explores a novel non-invasive treatment called transcutaneous cervical Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tcVNS) to modulate brain and physiological responses to stress in veterans with PTSD, aiming to reduce symptoms and understand underlying mechanisms. The research addresses PTSD treatment limitations by investigating a non-invasive, cost-effective therapy that could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. It involves neurobiological and physiological research using advanced imaging and biomarker analysis to evaluate the efficacy of tcVNS in PTSD treatment.

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