Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on inhibitory control as a function of motor task complexity.
Gálvez-García G; Romero-Arias T; Barramuño-Medina M; Michael GA · 2026 · Behavioural brain research
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Abstract (excerpt)
This study examined the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on inhibitory control during motor tasks of varying complexity. Motor task complexity was manipulated in a Simon task using two approaches: (1)…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1016/j.bbr.2026.116145