Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus nerve stimulation paired with exercise training for upper-limb motor function and activities of daily living after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the combined effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation and exercise on motor function and daily activities after a stroke.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Evaluated safety and efficacy of taVNS with exercise training
• Focused on stroke patients' upper limb motor function
• taVNS combined with exercise training improved upper limb motor function
• Significant enhancement in activities of daily living reported
• Findings support the potential of taVNS as an adjunct therapy for stroke rehabilitation