AUTHOR=Wu Qiqi , Wang Jiawei , Han Dexiong , Qian Lala , Hu Hantong , Gao Hong 

TITLE=Current status of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for tinnitus: a narrative review of modern research

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Neuroscience

VOLUME=18

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1405310

DOI=10.3389/fnins.2024.1405310

ISSN=1662-453X

ABSTRACT=<p>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.</p>