331-03-013 / 331-03-013 ISMRM Abstract

The effect of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation on capsaicin-induced visceral pain: a 7T fMRI study

Primary: Brain Function and fMRI - fMRI & Neuromodulation

Secondary: Neuro - Neuromodulation

331-03-013 · Clinical Applications in Psychiatry and Neurology · Monday, 11 May, 4:10 PM–5:36 PM · Roof Terrace

Keywords: Auricular vagus nerve stimulation Gut-Brain-Axis FMRI 7T Irritable bowel syndrome

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Gerhard S Drenthen ^1,2, Kimberly Hawinkels³, Michelle Bosman³, Abraham B Beckers³, Walter H Backes², Jacobus F Jansen², Daniel Keszthelyi³

¹Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands

²Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Maastricht, Netherlands

³Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands

Presenting Author: Gerhard S Drenthen

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