Neural Basis of tDCS Effects on Auditory Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia

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Authors

Hema Nawani · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Sunil V. Kalmady · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Anushree Bose · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Venkataram Shivakumar · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Gopalkumar Rakesh · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Aditi Subramaniam · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been reported to ameliorate auditory hallucinations that are nonresponsive/minimally responsive to antipsychotic treatment in schizophrenia. The neurobiological basis of the tDCS effects in ameliorating auditory hallucinations is yet to be explored. In this case report, for the first time, using the novel method for noninvasive assessment of cortical plasticity, we demonstrate potential neuroplasticity effect of tDCS in improving treatment-resistant auditory hallucinations in a schizophrenic patient.

Topics & Keywords

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Hallucinations in medical conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Ect

Volume 30, Issue 1, pp. e2-e4

DOI: 10.1097/yct.0b013e3182a35492

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