Transcranial direct current stimulation: five important issues we aren't discussing (but probably should be)

• Published in: Frontiers in systems neuroscience Vol. 8; p. 2
• Main Authors: Horvath, Jared C., Carter, Olivia, Forte, Jason D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 01.01.2014
• Subjects: efficacy; mechanisms of action; Neuroscience; Reliability; transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); variability; variability; transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); efficacy; reliability; mechanisms of action

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulatory device often publicized for its ability to enhance cognitive and behavioral performance. These enhancement claims, however, are predicated upon electrophysiological evidence and descriptions which are far from conclusive. In fact, a...