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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Erases PTSD in Groundbreaking Study

5/7/2025

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In a groundbreaking clinical study, researchers from UT Dallas and Baylor University discovered that pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with traditional therapy completely eradicated PTSD diagnoses in all nine participants for six months. This revolutionary method boosts neuroplasticity, igniting hope for those battling treatment-resistant PTSD. A Phase 2 trial is now in progress to validate these encouraging findings.

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In a groundbreaking clinical study, researchers from UT Dallas and Baylor University discovered that pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with traditional therapy completely eradicated PTSD diagnoses in all nine participants for six months. This revolutionary method boosts neuroplasticity, igniting hope for those battling treatment-resistant PTSD. A Phase 2 trial is now in progress to validate these encouraging findings.