Unable to Identify Specific Device from Provided Evidence
I cannot answer this question based on the evidence provided, as none of the studies or guidelines specify which particular transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulator device or brand is being used at any medical university, let alone one in a specific state.
What the Evidence Does Show
General taVNS Research Context
- The evidence discusses transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) as a non-invasive alternative to surgically implanted VNS devices 1, 2, 3
- Research has been conducted using modified TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machines with surface electrodes attached to the ear 1
- One randomized controlled trial examined a taVNS device designed to stimulate the auricular branch of the vagus nerve via bipolar electrodes attached to the left ear conch, though no manufacturer or specific device name was provided 4
Duke University VNS Research
- Duke University (North Carolina) has published extensively on VNS parameter optimization for epilepsy and heart failure 5
- However, this research focuses on implanted cervical VNS devices (specifically the LivaNova VNS system with helical cuff electrodes on the left cervical vagal trunk), not transcutaneous auricular devices 5
Key Limitation
The provided evidence contains no information identifying specific taVNS device manufacturers, brand names, or models being used at any particular medical university or state 1, 2, 3, 6, 4
To answer your question accurately, you would need to contact the specific medical university directly or access their published research protocols that explicitly name the device being used.