Evaluating PEMF vagus nerve stimulation through neck application: A randomized placebo study with volunteers

This study investigates the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy on vagus nerve stimulation through non-invasive neck applications. Exploring the efficacy of PEMF across different frequencies (6 hz, 16 hz, and 32 hz), this double-blind placebo-controlled trial included 485 volunteers to assess its impact on autonomic nervous system functions, particularly targeting sleep disturbances and anxiety. Results demonstrated significant improvements in sleep quality and reduction in anxiety levels, especially notable at 16 hz. These findings suggest that PEMF therapy, by modulating autonomic activity, offers a beneficial non-pharmacological treatment option for related disorders.

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Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine
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2025-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.1080/15368378.2025.2462649
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
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Evaluating PEMF vagus nerve stimulation through neck application: A randomized placebo study with volunteers

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Evaluating PEMF vagus nerve stimulation through neck application: A randomized placebo study with volunteers

Mojca Škafar, Igor Jerman, Mateja Šenica, Jonatan Pihir
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This study investigates the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy on vagus nerve stimulation through non-invasive neck applications. Exploring the efficacy of PEMF across different frequencies (6 hz, 16 hz, and 32 hz), this double-blind placebo-controlled trial included 485 volunteers to assess its impact on autonomic nervous system functions, particularly targeting sleep disturbances and anxiety. Results demonstrated significant improvements in sleep quality and reduction in anxiety levels, especially notable at 16 hz. These findings suggest that PEMF therapy, by modulating autonomic activity, offers a beneficial non-pharmacological treatment option for related disorders.

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