articleFrontiers in NeuroscienceNov 22, 2017GOLD OA

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A Beginner's Guide for Design and Implementation

HTHayley ThairALAmy L. HollowayRNRoger NewportADAlastair D. Smith

University of Nottingham · University of Plymouth

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Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a popular brain stimulation method that is used to modulate cortical excitability, producing facilitatory or inhibitory effects upon a variety of behaviors. There is, however, a current lack of consensus between studies, with many results suggesting that polarity-specific effects are difficult to obtain. This article explores some of these differences and highlights the experimental parameters that may underlie their occurrence. We provide a general, practical snapshot of tDCS methodology, including what it is used for, how to use it, and considerations for designing an effective and safe experiment. Our aim is to equip researchers who are new to tDCS with the…

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  • Transcranial direct-current stimulation
  • Brain stimulation
  • Neuroscience
  • Variety (cybernetics)
  • Stimulation
  • Computer science
  • Psychology
  • Snapshot (computer storage)
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