Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise in Treating Treatment-Resistant PTSD
2025-05-07
A groundbreaking clinical study reveals that combining vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with traditional therapy led to complete remission of PTSD in all participants up to six months post-treatment. The trial paired prolonged exposure therapy with brief VNS bursts via an implanted device, boosting neuroplasticity and sustaining remission. This offers hope for those unresponsive to conventional methods, with a larger, double-blind Phase 2 trial underway.