Is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) an effective adjunct to cognitive training for older adults presenting with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered a phase between the usual cognitive decline of aging and the marked cognitive decline linked to dementia. Cognitive training (CT) is one strategy used to slow down the cognitive deterioration for persons with MCI. It has been proposed that tDCS could be paired with CT to boost its remedial effects. Targeting neural circuits using tDCS, that are simultaneously engaged in CT exercises may generate better therapeutic outcomes.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research