Abstract
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation treatment technique that has been demonstrated to activate norepinephrinergic areas of the brain supporting neuroplasticity. Research shows that tVNS may enhance cognitive performance such as memory, as it may elicit the release of key neurotransmitters that modulate cognitive performance and memory formation. The current study aims to investigate the effects of tVNS on short-term memory among those with mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Preliminary results show that tVNS has a positive impact on short-term memory in participants with mTBI, evidenced by faster reaction time and higher accuracy in the memory tests. tVNS can be clinically applied as an adjuvant treatment tool in treating people with cognitive-communication disorders.
Faculty Advisor
Qiang Li
Department/Program
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
4-6-2026
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Pfeifer, Jenna; Perrigo, Tyrell; Williams, Reesa; and Li, Qiang
(2026)
"Improvement on Word Memory after Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2026, Article 129.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2026/iss2026/129
