Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: Mechanisms and Psychiatric Applications.
Applications
Mechanisms
Neuromodulation
Noninvasive brain stimulation
Transcranial direct current stimulation
Journal
Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America
ISSN: 1558-0490
Titre abrégé: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9313451
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 2019
01 2019
Historique:
entrez:
4
11
2018
pubmed:
6
11
2018
medline:
31
8
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) involves the application of weak electric current to the scalp. tDCS may influence brain functioning through effects on cortical excitability, neural plasticity, and learning. Evidence in adults suggests promising therapeutic applications for depression, and the adverse effect profile is generally mild. Early research indicates complex interactions between tDCS and concurrent cognitive and motor tasks. Further investigation is warranted to understand how tDCS impacts processes relevant to psychiatric conditions.
Identifiants
pubmed: 30389076
pii: S1056-4993(18)30660-6
doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2018.07.008
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
53-60Informations de copyright
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