Contraindications

Nurosym is NOT recommended in the following cases:

  • Undergone cervical vagotomy. Surgery to cut the vagus nerve.
  • Diagnosed with severe low resting heart rate.
  • Permanent implanted metallic/electronic device or jewellery at close proximity to the ear tragus (that cannot be removed before using Nurosym).
  • Pregnant women*.

Cases that are also contraindications unless under the supervision of health professionals:

  • Users with active implanted device** (including electronic and/or medical devices) e.g. cochlear implant, cerebral shunts, invasive vagus nerve stimulators, pacemakers or non-active but potentially interacting with the nervous system (e.g. metal implants);
  • Users with known severe coronary disease or recent heart attack (within 5 years);
  • Paediatric users** (children).

*Pregnant women have not been evaluated in clinical studies.

**Both paediatric users and users with pacemakers have been enrolled in clinical studies and no device related adverse events or interferences have been observed.