Transcranial direct current stimulation - what is the evidence for its efficacy and safety?

Abraham P Arul-Anandam, Colleen Loo, Perminder Sachdev, Abraham P Arul-Anandam, Colleen Loo, Perminder Sachdev

Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, has emerged in the past decade as a useful investigative and therapeutic technique. A number of recent studies suggest that tDCS is safe and may be efficacious in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric and neurological disorders, including major depressive disorder, chronic neuropathic pain, and stroke. More evidence is necessary, however, before it can be recommended for general clinical application.

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