Transcranial direct-current stimulation
View article: Electrical Cortical Stimulation for Language Mapping in Epilepsy Surgery—A Systematic Review
Electrical Cortical Stimulation for Language Mapping in Epilepsy Surgery—A Systematic Review Open
Background: Language mapping is a critical component of epilepsy surgery, as postoperative language deficits can significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Electrical stimulation mapping has emerged as a valuable tool for identifying …
View article: Contralesional activity reflects compensation, while brainstem detour pathways support skilled motor recovery after stroke
Contralesional activity reflects compensation, while brainstem detour pathways support skilled motor recovery after stroke Open
Large strokes frequently result in lasting motor deficits and trigger extensive reorganization within the brain and spinal cord. Altered neuronal activity in the contralesional hemisphere has been documented in both humans and rodent model…
View article: Computational Modeling of Transcranial Electric Stimulation in Anemic Conditions: A Hodgkin-Huxley and Finite Element Analysis
Computational Modeling of Transcranial Electric Stimulation in Anemic Conditions: A Hodgkin-Huxley and Finite Element Analysis Open
Computational models of tES typically assume normal physiological conditions. The effect of systemic metabolic disorders like anemia on tES efficacy remains unexplored. This study investigates the effects of transcranial electric stimulati…
View article: Treatment of apathy in stroke patients: a systematic review
Treatment of apathy in stroke patients: a systematic review Open
Introduction Post-stroke apathy is a prevalent yet frequently underdiagnosed neuropsychiatric syndrome, reported in up to one-third of stroke survivors, and is consistently associated with poorer functional recovery and cognitive decline. …
View article: Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation of the primary motor cortex in essential tremor: a randomized pilot study
Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation of the primary motor cortex in essential tremor: a randomized pilot study Open
Alterations in the motor cortex may contribute to essential tremor (ET) pathophysiology. Transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS), a non-invasive and portable technique, reduces corticospinal excitability, but its therapeutic …
View article: Dissociating the Role of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex and Ventrolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Cognitive Control in Depression: A Combined HD-tDCS and fNIRS Study
Dissociating the Role of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex and Ventrolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Cognitive Control in Depression: A Combined HD-tDCS and fNIRS Study Open
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is marked by cognitive and affective dysfunctions associated with altered prefrontal cortical activity. While high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) shows promise in modulating the…
View article: The effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on affective impulsivity in methamphetamine users: A randomized experimental study
The effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on affective impulsivity in methamphetamine users: A randomized experimental study Open
Background and Aims Methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) is associated with significant impairments in impulsivity control, contributing to relapse and poor treatment outcomes. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the left dor…
View article: Functional Hierarchy Disruption: A Mechanistic Link to Cognitive Decline and Treatment Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease
Functional Hierarchy Disruption: A Mechanistic Link to Cognitive Decline and Treatment Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease Open
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is marked by disrupted brain network connectivity, which impairs functional hierarchy and contributes to cognitive decline. Two fundamental questions, however, remain open: what specific changes occur in the hierar…
View article: Modulation of VR-HMD-induced cybersickness using cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Modulation of VR-HMD-induced cybersickness using cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study Open
Virtual reality head-mounted displays (VR-HMDs) can induce cybersickness symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, and disorientation, due to sensory conflicts between visual and vestibular inputs. This study investigated the effects of catho…
View article: Concurrent Bilateral M1 and Anodal Cerebellar tDCS Effects on Learning of a Bimanual Video Game Task
Concurrent Bilateral M1 and Anodal Cerebellar tDCS Effects on Learning of a Bimanual Video Game Task Open
Purpose The primary motor cortex (M1) and the cerebellum are important sites of processing for motor learning of complex, bimanual tasks. However, little is known about the current and polarity effects of transcranial direct current stimul…
View article: Wearable Neuromodulation Device for Impulse Control Disorders: A Technical Disclosure and Design Specification
Wearable Neuromodulation Device for Impulse Control Disorders: A Technical Disclosure and Design Specification Open
This technical disclosure describes a wearable neuromodulation device comprising an earpiece-mounted system for treating impulse control disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. T…
View article: Wearable Neuromodulation Device for Impulse Control Disorders: A Technical Disclosure and Design Specification
Wearable Neuromodulation Device for Impulse Control Disorders: A Technical Disclosure and Design Specification Open
This technical disclosure describes a wearable neuromodulation device comprising an earpiece-mounted system for treating impulse control disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity dis…
View article: Transcranial magnetic stimulation reveals divergent roles of left inferior frontal gyrus in bilingual language control and domain-general cognitive control
Transcranial magnetic stimulation reveals divergent roles of left inferior frontal gyrus in bilingual language control and domain-general cognitive control Open
Previous research has mainly explored the relationship between bilingual language control and domain-general cognitive control through behavioral correlations, often revealing epiphenomenal links rather than causality. This study utilizes …
View article: Low Intensity Ultrasound Neuromodulation for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Low Intensity Ultrasound Neuromodulation for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects over 264 million individuals globally, yet about one‑third of patients fail to achieve remission with conventional therapies. Low‑intensity ultrasound neuromodulation (LIUN), which include…
View article: A randomized controlled trial of adjunctive iTBS targeting the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex for anhedonia in schizophrenia: rationale and protocol design
A randomized controlled trial of adjunctive iTBS targeting the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex for anhedonia in schizophrenia: rationale and protocol design Open
Introduction Anhedonia, a core negative symptom of schizophrenia, refers to the inability to experience pleasure from normally enjoyable activities. It significantly worsens prognosis and remains poorly addressed by current treatments. In …
View article: dimst23/tdcs-anatomy-montage-optimization: tDCS Anatomy-Based Montage Analysis Pipeline v1.0.1
dimst23/tdcs-anatomy-montage-optimization: tDCS Anatomy-Based Montage Analysis Pipeline v1.0.1 Open
Overview First public release of the complete computational pipeline for investigating the relationship between individual anatomical features and electric field distribution in transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This release …
View article: Patient-Centered Chronic Spinal Pain Management Using Exercise and Neuromodulation: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Patient-Centered Chronic Spinal Pain Management Using Exercise and Neuromodulation: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Introduction: Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type 2 (PSPS-T2) is associated with changes in the brain’s pain processing. This is often due to problems with the body’s natural way of handling the pain management system. Exercise therapy, s…
View article: The Potential Role of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Application on The Healing of Experimentally Induced Ischemic Stroke Model in Adult Male Albino Rats. Histopathological and Neurological study
The Potential Role of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Application on The Healing of Experimentally Induced Ischemic Stroke Model in Adult Male Albino Rats. Histopathological and Neurological study Open
Background Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive neuromodulatory technique with potential therapeutic applications in stroke, but the mechanisms underlying its neuroprotective effects in acute ischemia remain uncl…
View article: Sensory-level electrical stimulation in children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review of current applications and outcomes
Sensory-level electrical stimulation in children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review of current applications and outcomes Open
Introduction This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on sensory-level electrical stimulation (ES) interventions for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods MEDLINE, Embase and PEDro were searched. Among 504 screened arti…
View article: dimst23/tdcs-anatomy-montage-optimization: tDCS Anatomy-Based Montage Analysis Pipeline v1.0.1
dimst23/tdcs-anatomy-montage-optimization: tDCS Anatomy-Based Montage Analysis Pipeline v1.0.1 Open
Overview First public release of the complete computational pipeline for investigating the relationship between individual anatomical features and electric field distribution in transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This release …
View article: Understanding and Treating Phantom Limb Pain: A Neurotechnological and Neuroscientific Perspective
Understanding and Treating Phantom Limb Pain: A Neurotechnological and Neuroscientific Perspective Open
Phantom limb pain (PLP) affects up to 80% of amputees, remains difficult to treat, and is often associated with maladaptive cortical reorganization. This dissertation investigates plasticity-guided interventions that target abnormal sensor…
View article: Theta burst stimulation of extrastriate body area for body perception in anorexia nervosa: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Theta burst stimulation of extrastriate body area for body perception in anorexia nervosa: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Anorexia nervosa is a severe and potentially life-threatening psychiatric disorder characterized by self-starvation, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted body perception. Treatment remains challenging, and effective interventions f…
View article: BrainField-Operator: A Physics-Informed Neural Operator Framework for Bioelectromagnetic Brain Field Mo
BrainField-Operator: A Physics-Informed Neural Operator Framework for Bioelectromagnetic Brain Field Mo Open
Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) generate weak intracranial electric fields whose spatial distribution depends sensitively on tissue conductivity, anatomical geometry, and ele…
View article: BrainField-Operator: A Physics-Informed Neural Operator Framework for Bioelectromagnetic Brain Field Mo
BrainField-Operator: A Physics-Informed Neural Operator Framework for Bioelectromagnetic Brain Field Mo Open
Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) generate weak intracranial electric fields whose spatial distribution depends sensitively on tissue conductivity, anatomical geometry, and ele…
View article: E-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitus
E-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitus Open
Introduction The auditory phantom sound perception tinnitus is accompanied by maladaptive neurophysiological changes. In tinnitus treatment, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is applied to counteract these pathological al…
View article: Effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with motor imagery training on upper limb motor recovery and primary motor cortex activation in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial
Effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with motor imagery training on upper limb motor recovery and primary motor cortex activation in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial Open
Background: We aimed to investigate the effects of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LF-rTMS) combined with motor imagery training (MIT) on upper limb function recovery and primary motor cortex (M1) activation in …
View article: Bilateral intermittent theta-burst stimulation as a priming strategy to enhance action observation and imitation training in early parkinson’s disease: a proof-of-concept study
Bilateral intermittent theta-burst stimulation as a priming strategy to enhance action observation and imitation training in early parkinson’s disease: a proof-of-concept study Open
Bilateral iTBS targeting the leg representation of the primary motor cortex can potentiate AOIT effects in early-stage PIGD by enhancing cortical plasticity and motor learning. These findings support the integration of iTBS as a priming st…
View article: Enhancing Post-Stroke Arm Function with Combined Brain Signals and Muscle Stimulation: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis and Critical Framework for Next-Generation Rehabilitation Systems
Enhancing Post-Stroke Arm Function with Combined Brain Signals and Muscle Stimulation: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis and Critical Framework for Next-Generation Rehabilitation Systems Open
Seventy percent of stroke survivors experience upper-limb compromised functionality, making it one of the greatest rehabilitation concerns. Thus, hybrid systems driven by motor imagery-based brain-computer interfaces (MI-BCI) and functiona…
View article: The Neural Basis of Stress-Reactive Rumination: Investigating the Modulatory Effects of Theta-Burst Stimulation
The Neural Basis of Stress-Reactive Rumination: Investigating the Modulatory Effects of Theta-Burst Stimulation Open
Ruminative thinking is a transdiagnostic process that plays a crucial role in psychopathology by prolonging the psychological and physiological stress response and exacerbating symptoms of depression and other conditions. Theta-Burst Stimu…
View article: Correction: TOPSS: TOlerability of transcranial direct current stimulation in Pediatric Stroke Survivors
Correction: TOPSS: TOlerability of transcranial direct current stimulation in Pediatric Stroke Survivors Open