BDNF Val66Met but not transcranial direct current stimulation affects motor learning after stroke

tDCS is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that has been reported to improve motor skill learning after stroke. However, the contribution of tDCS to motor skill learning has only been investigated in a small number of studies. In addition, it is unclear if tDCS effects are mediated by activity-dependent BDNF release and dependent on timing of tDCS relative to training.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - July 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Rick van der Vliet, Gerard M. Ribbers, Yves Vandermeeren, Maarten A. Frens, Ruud W. Selles Source Type: research