Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for functional gastrointestinal disorders: From understanding to application
10.1097/st9.0000000000000051
- Author:
Mingyao WENG
1
;
Jiayue WANG
1
;
Yiran LIU
1
;
Shuangling OU
1
;
Jinyi XIANG
1
;
Guanting HUANG
1
;
Jingnan XIONG
2
;
Qiuyan WU
1
;
Yuhan ZHOU
2
;
Hao ZHOU
3
;
Dan WANG
4
Author Information
1. College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
2. Second Clinical College, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
3. Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital Department of TCM Prevention and Health Care, Chengdu, China
4. Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chongqing University of Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Application;
Functional gastrointestinal disorders;
Mechanism;
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation;
Vagus nerve
- From:
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;2(4):276-283
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are debilitating diseases of the digestive system that severely impair an individual's quality of life and impose a significant economic burden. However, the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of FGIDs and effective treatment options remain unclear. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a novel neuromodulation therapy, has shown promising therapeutic outcomes in the treatment of FGIDs. This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the development of taVNS and its relationship with vagus nerve stimulation and explored the clinical application of taVNS in managing FGIDs, including functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and functional constipation. Additionally, this study investigated the pathophysiological mechanisms of taVNS in FGIDs and reviewed its application as a holistic treatment approach, aiming to provide new insights into its therapeutic potential.
