Experimental “Shock Collar” Device Shows 100% PTSD Symptom Resolution in Small Trial
A team in Texas tested a collar-like device that delivers gentle electrical pulses to the vagus nerve while patients undergo exposure therapy. In a small study of nine people with post-traumatic stress disorder, every participant’s symptoms resolved to the point of losing their PTSD diagnosis. Researchers say this is an unprecedented outcome, though larger trials are needed.
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- • UT Dallas: A public research university in Texas, established in 1969, known for science and engineering programs. It hosts labs researching neurostimulation technologies
- • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): A medical technique that delivers mild electrical pulses to the vagus nerve to help modulate brain activity
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