AppetiteCheck study: vagus stimulation cuts food intake 9.6% and eating speed 23.6%
plopesresearch · x · 2026-10-25
A Cornell-led study published at IMWUT (UbiComp), AppetiteCheck explores vagus nerve stimulation as a low-effort intervention for overeating.
- Compared to sham stimulation, participants ate 9.6% less and 23.6% slower during stimulation
- Led by Tangemicioglu with Tanzeem Choudhury's group
Suggests a non-pharmacological, low-burden technical approach to modulating eating behavior.
Related event: Cornell Study: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduces Food Intake and Slows Eating(2 posts)→
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