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| Title |
Modulation of Brain Activity with Noninvasive Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): Clinical Applications and Safety Concerns
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| Published in |
Frontiers in Psychology, May 2017
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| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00685 |
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| Authors |
Haichao Zhao, Lei Qiao, Dongqiong Fan, Shuyue Zhang, Ofir Turel, Yonghui Li, Jun Li, Gui Xue, Antao Chen, Qinghua He |
| Abstract |
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a widely-used tool to induce neuroplasticity and modulate cortical function by applying weak direct current over the scalp. In this review, we first introduce the underlying mechanism of action, the brief history from discovery to clinical scientific research, electrode positioning and montages, and parameter setup of tDCS. Then, we review tDCS application in clinical samples including people with drug addiction, major depression disorder, Alzheimer's disease, as well as in children. This review covers the typical characteristics and the underlying neural mechanisms of tDCS treatment in such studies. This is followed by a discussion of safety, especially when the current intensity is increased or the stimulation duration is prolonged. Given such concerns, we provide detailed suggestions regarding safety procedures for tDCS operation. Lastly, future research directions are discussed. They include foci on the development of multi-tech combination with tDCS such as with TMS and fMRI; long-term behavioral and morphological changes; possible applications in other research domains, and more animal research to deepen the understanding of the biological and physiological mechanisms of tDCS stimulation. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 10 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2 | 20% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 20% |
| China | 1 | 10% |
| Mexico | 1 | 10% |
| Italy | 1 | 10% |
| Spain | 1 | 10% |
| United States | 1 | 10% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 10% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 8 | 80% |
| Scientists | 2 | 20% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 318 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | <1% |
| Russia | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 316 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 53 | 17% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 41 | 13% |
| Researcher | 31 | 10% |
| Student > Bachelor | 30 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 22 | 7% |
| Other | 50 | 16% |
| Unknown | 91 | 29% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 58 | 18% |
| Psychology | 48 | 15% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 30 | 9% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 14 | 4% |
| Engineering | 10 | 3% |
| Other | 45 | 14% |
| Unknown | 113 | 36% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 10. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 07 March 2023.
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Outputs from Frontiers in Psychology
#6,099
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#60,909
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Outputs of similar age from Frontiers in Psychology
#174
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