Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS).

  • Yusra Saleem Malir University of Science & Technology, Karachi-Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7605-1304
  • Komal . University of Northampton, Northampton-United Kingdom.
  • Stephen Riaz NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham-United Kingdom.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29052/IJEHSR.v10.i4.2022.441-445
Keywords: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Neuromodulatory, Depression, Cognition.

Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) is a neuromodulatory device that is used for its ability to enhance cognitive and behavioral performance. Human studies suggest that TDCS modulates cortical excitability during stimulation by nonsynaptic changes of the cells, along with evidence that the after-effects of TDCS are driven by synaptic modification. TDCS represents a potential intervention to enhance cognition across clinical populations, including mild cognitive impairment among psychological and neurological disorders. Studies suggest that TDCS might be helpful in treating depression with appropriate current, size of electrodes, and employment of montages. TDCS opens a new perspective in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) because of its ability to modulate cortical excitability and induce long-lasting effects.

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Published
2022-11-25
How to Cite
Saleem, Y., ., K., & Riaz, S. (2022). Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS). International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research (IJEHSR), 10(4), 441-445. https://doi.org/10.29052/IJEHSR.v10.i4.2022.441-445
Issue
Vol 10 No 4 (2022): International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research
Section
Narrative Review

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