Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation modulates masseter muscle activity, pain perception, and anxiety levels in university students: a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial

IntroductionChronic anxiety is a statemarked by sustained activation of the masseter muscle, manifesting in both mental and physical strain. This prolonged tension can significantly impact mental wellbeing and cognitive abilities, posing a risk for a range of health complications. This double-blind,...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
Main Authors:	Luciano Maia Alves Ferreira, Ricardo Brites, Gonçalo Fraião, Gonçalo Pereira, Henrique Fernandes, José Américo Almeida de Brito, Laura Pereira Generoso, Maria Gabriela Maziero Capello, Gabrielly Santos Pereira, Robson Dias Scoz, Josie Resende Torres Silva, Marcelo Lourenço Silva
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Subjects:	transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (TAVNS) anxiety masseter muscle activation pain neuromodulation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnint.2024.1422312/full