Developing an EEG Probe for Studying and Modulating Cognitive Control

This study aims to investigate effects of transcranial current stimulation (tES) and transcutaneous direct current stimulation (tsDCS) associated changes on fronto-parietal EEG and cognitive performance in patients with post stroke depression (PSD)

Inclusion Criteria:Subjects will include both male and female of age over 18 years and a BMI of 18-35 Kg/mts2 who have experienced stroke.Moderately depressed, MADRS:18-28, PHQ9: 10-20 and/or experiencing cognitive impairments after strokeExclusion Criteria:Current or lifetime bipolar disorder or schizophrenia diagnosis;current (past month): PTSD, psychotic or substance use disorder (nicotine and caffeine allowed);significant risk of suicide according to CSSRS or clinical judgment, or suicidal behavior in the past year:current chronic severe pain conditions;current chronic use of: opioids analgesics, medications that affect blood pressure or drugs with significant autonomic effects (stimulants and antipsychotics allowed if dose stable for 1 month);skin lesions on electrode placement region;implanted electrical medical devices;Pregnancy;suspected IQ<80, and 10) any other clinically relevant reason as judged by the clinician.