Individualizing tDCS Dose

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 80 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Summary

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive method of modulating brain activity and has therapeutic potential in many neurological and psychiatric conditions. However, unlike every current FDA-approved form of brain stimulation, there is no method of individualizing stimulation dose. In this study, a method of individualizing tDCS dose on behavioral outcomes and whether this could help to improve the consistency and magnitude of the stimulation effects will be tested.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteers or chronic stroke participants (at least 6 months prior to the study) * No history of epilepsy * No metal in the body * No contraindications for TMS or MRI scanning * Right handed * Ability to find motor hotspot and acquire motor evoked potentials Exclusion Criteria: * Metal in the body * History of epilepsy or claustrophobia * Alcohol or substance abuse or dependence * Current treatment for any psychiatric conditions (pharmacological or otherwise) * Pregnant or actively breastfeeding

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