Overview

TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION   What is tDCS. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, or tDCS, is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that typically delivers a fixed low electric current between 1 and 2 milliamperes (mA) to a specific part of the brain. It is a portable and wearable device that applies a positive or negative current between two electrodes that pass through the brain to create a circuit. A positive (anodal) current is assumed to stimulate the firing of neurons and facilitate certain behaviors. In contrast, a negative (cathodal) current decreases the firing of neurons. It inhibits behaviors.1 tDCS has been used to reduce symptoms of depression, decrease hallucinations in schizophrenia, and improve language skills in autism.

How it works:

Improves connectivity among brain regions

Dosage Form: Tablet N/A

Common Usage: depression, schizophrenia, aphasia, epilepsy, chronic pain, attention, motor rehabilitation