Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effects on traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery: A systematic review

201973 citationsReviewdiamond Open Access

Authors

Ana Luiza Zaninotto · MGH Institute of Health Professions

Mirret M. El-Hagrassy · Harvard University

Jordan R. Green · MGH Institute of Health Professions

Maíra Babo · Universidade de São Paulo

Vanessa Maria Paglioni · Universidade de São Paulo

Gláucia Rosana Guerra Benute · Centro Universitário São Camilo

Wellingson Silva Paiva

Abstract

tDCS is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulatory technique that can be given as monotherapy but may be best combined with other therapeutic strategies (such as cognitive rehabilitation and physical therapy) to further improve clinical cognitive and motor outcomes. EEG and TMS may help guide research due to their roles as biomarkers for neuroplasticity.

Topics & Keywords

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cognitive Functions and Memory

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Dementia & Neuropsychologia

Volume 13, Issue 2, pp. 172-179

DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642018dn13-020005

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