A Novel tDCS Sham Approach Based on Model-Driven Controlled Shunting

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique able to transiently modulate brain activity, is surging as one of the most promising therapeutic solutions in many neurological and psychiatric disorders. However, profound limitations exist in current placebo (sham) protocols that limit single- and double-blinding, especially in non-na ïve subjects.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - November 6, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Francesco Neri, Lucia Mencarelli, Arianna Menardi, Fabio Giovannelli, Simone Rossi, Giulia Sprugnoli, Alessandro Rossi, Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Ricardo Salvador, Giulio Ruffini, Emiliano Santarnecchi Source Type: research