{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Current status of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for tinnitus: a narrative review of modern research.
{Author}: Wu Q;Wang J;Han D;Qian L;Hu H;Gao H;
{Journal}: Front Neurosci
{Volume}: 18
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024
{Factor}: 5.152
{DOI}: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1405310
{Abstract}: Tinnitus, characterized by phantom sound perception, is a highly disruptive disorder lacking definitive and effective treatments. Its intricate neural mechanisms are not fully understood. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has demonstrated potential as a substitute or supplementary treatment by activating central vagal pathways. However, standardized therapeutic protocols and objective tests to assess efficacy are lacking. Therefore, taVNS shows promise as a therapy for tinnitus, and treatment protocols should be optimized in future clinical trials.