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[Transcranial direct current stimulation in neurology and psychiatry]
E L Pavlova1, A A Menshikova2, R G Akzhigitov2
1Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) offers a non-invasive way to modulate brain activity. This review presents tDCS efficacy data for various neurological and mental disorders, providing clinical practice recommendations.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an established non-invasive brain stimulation technique.
- tDCS utilizes low-intensity direct current to modulate cortical excitability.
- Growing research explores tDCS for various neurological and mental health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize current data on the efficacy of tDCS in treating diverse disorders.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for the clinical application of tDCS.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing studies on tDCS application.
- Analysis of clinical trial data and research findings.
- Synthesis of evidence regarding tDCS effectiveness.
Main Results:
- tDCS demonstrates potential therapeutic benefits across a range of mental and neurological disorders.
- Specific protocols and target areas show varying degrees of efficacy.
- The review consolidates findings on tDCS treatment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- tDCS is a promising non-invasive neuromodulation tool for clinical use.
- Recommendations are provided for optimizing tDCS implementation in practice.
- Further research may refine tDCS protocols for enhanced therapeutic effects.
