Global Study for New Therapeutic Applications

The vagus is the longest nerve in the human body, controlling vital functions. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) has been shown to benefit those with epilepsy and depression. Yet, little is known about how VNS may affect other systems. The Research Evaluating Vagal Excitation and Anatomical Links (REVEAL) project, a large clinical study led by the U of M, will set the stage for novel applications of VNS to autonomic, immune, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Researchers aim to generate one of the largest publicly available datasets on VNS to inform future treatments. View full story