Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Post-coma Patients With Disorders of Consciousness

Patients will receive transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) for 5 consecutive days, at the cymba conchae, bilaterally, during 45 minutes (alternating 30 s on and 30 s off periods). Current intensity: 3 mA or less according to the participant's pain threshold, width: 200-300 μsec.

Patients will receive transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) for 5 consecutive days, at the ear lobe, bilaterally, during 45 minutes (alternating 30 s on and 30 s off periods). Current intensity: 3 mA or less according to the participant's pain threshold, width: 200-300 μsec.