meet your vagus nerve
the science behind xen
about vagus nerve stimulation
backed by research
new pathways, new you
Practice makes perfect. The neat thing about your brain? The more glimpses of relaxation it sees, the more it is able to stay there, and the easier it will be to get to that state in the future. It's all thanks to neuroplasticity — your brain's ability to create and rewire new pathways between neurons at any age, any stage.
better brain, better life
If you don't use it, you lose it. When you engage your brain through regular VNS, you're better able to rise from limitations and lead the life you desire. With a unit that is easily integrated into your daily routines, you're more likely to use it.
find the calm you crave
cutting-edge neurotech
Auricular (ear-based) vagus-nerve stimulation is a reliable and efficient method, as evidenced by a growing body of studies on both healthy subjects and those battling chronic conditions. Xen's sleek design is familiar, easy-to-use, and works hard for you.
invented by a physician
Minimize stress and elevate your well-being. Spurred on by the success of vagal nerve stimulation, top surgeon and inventor, Dr. Richard Cartledge, created Xen so you can feel the intersection of electronics and neuorscience on-the-go.
research
Neurostimulation and Pupillometry: New Directions for Learning and Research in Applied Linguistics
N. Pandza, et al 2020
"The current study's results suggest a promising future for tVNS as fast, effective language learning support. Improvements were observed almost immediately..."
Effects of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in individuals aged 55 years or above: potential benefits of daily stimulation
B Bretherton, 2019
"...tVNS for two weeks significantly improved measures of QoL"
Safety and tolerability of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve stimulation in humans; a systematic review
J Redgrave, et al 2018
“tVNS is safe and well tolerated at the doses tested in research studies to date”