Neuromedical, Poland
Background:
This
study was conducted on patients who were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment
(MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD).Methods: Auricular
transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (atVNS) was applied using a VGuard
device specifically designed to minimize mechanical stimulation induced by the
presence of a mini-neurostimulator and concha electrodes. In contrast to the
previous clinical study, atVNS was applied only during sleep, i.e., a period
characterized by increased vagal nerve activity.Findings: The
primary outcome of this study is the significant improvement in the cognitive
abilities of patients rather than merely halting or delaying the progression of
the disease.Interpretation: The
underlying mechanism of atVNS efficacy remains unknown and warrants further
investigation. In
a selective group of patients, the observed improvement in cognitive function was
reversible after a few months of follow-up.
Funding: The results of the present
study demonstrate that the VGuard method may represent
an effective therapeutic approach for delaying or even
preventing the progression of MCI and the initial
stages of Alzheimer's disease into fully manifested dementia disorders
Dr Broncel is a graduate of the Medical University of Lodz and postgraduate studies in Berkeley, CA, USA. He obtained his PhD in the field of neuroscience. He is conducting international research projects in experimental neuroscience.
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