Phase-specific manipulation of rhythmic brain activity by transcranial alternating current stimulation

Oscillatory phase has been proposed as a key parameter defining the spatiotemporal structure of neural activity. To enhance our understanding of brain rhythms and improve clinical outcomes in pathological conditions, modulation of neural activity by transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) emerged as a promising approach. However, the phase-specificity of tACS effects in humans is still critically debated.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - June 8, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Marina Fiene, Bettina C. Schwab, Jonas Misselhorn, Christoph S. Herrmann, Till R. Schneider, Andreas K. Engel Source Type: research