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VNS After Failed Epilepsy Surgery Reduced Seizures 76% at 36 Months

Photoreal illustration showing an implanted vagus nerve stimulator and brain pathways, representing neuromodulation for drug-resistant epilepsy.

A 2026 CORE-VNS registry analysis found that implanted vagus nerve stimulation still produced large 36-month seizure reductions after failed intracranial epilepsy surgery: median all-seizure reduction was 76.3% with prior surgery vs. 76.6% without prior surgery.1 Research Highlights Prior surgery did not blunt the main VNS signal: CORE-VNS reported 76.3% median all-seizure reduction at 36 months …

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New Epilepsy Treatments (2023): Neurostimulation, CBD, Gene Therapy for Seizures

Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders globally. For many living with epilepsy, achieving reliable seizure control remains a significant challenge, underscoring the need for continued innovation in treatment approaches. Exciting new developments in the field are providing clinicians with an expanding array of therapeutic options …

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