Key result
Acute left cervical VNS device activation was associated with significant changes in arousal ratings in response to sweet food images among depressed patients compared to controls.
Why the study?
Does acute vagus nerve stimulation alter emotional responses to food in depressed patients?
Population
33 participants divided into three groups: depressed patients undergoing VNS therapy, depressed patients not…
Comparison
Acute left cervical vagus nerve stimulation vs VNS device turned off, depressed patients not…
Design
Other
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VNS activation may alter arousal to sweet foods in depressed patients; leaves open effects on eating behavior or weight.
Cross-Sectional (n=33)
Random order of image viewing
Does acute vagus nerve stimulation alter emotional responses to food in depressed patients?
Acute vagus nerve stimulation may alter arousal responses to sweet foods in adults with major depression.
Bodenlos et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Major depression (n=33). Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) vs. VNS off, depressed patients without VNS, and healthy controls was evaluated on Emotional response to food images (arousal ratings). Acute left cervical VNS device activation was associated with significant changes in arousal ratings in response to sweet food images among depressed patients compared to controls.
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