Original paper
The Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Abstract
(1) Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease characterised by pain, morning stiffness, and reduced quality of life. Recently, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) was shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. We aimed to examine the effect of transcutaneous VNS (t-VNS) on PMR. (2) Fifteen treatment-naïve PMR patients completed the study. Patients underwent a 5-day protocol, receiving 2 min of t-VNS stimulation bilaterally on the neck,...
Paper Details
Title
The Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Published Date
Nov 16, 2021
Journal
Volume
14
Issue
11
Pages
1166 - 1166
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