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health1 year ago

Enhancing MS Physical Therapy with Brain Stimulation

A study published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggests that adding noninvasive brain stimulation, specifically transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), to physical therapy can significantly improve balance and walking speed in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The research, conducted in Australia, involved a six-week program where participants received tDCS before physical therapy sessions. Results showed that improvements in mobility and quality of life were more sustained in those who received tDCS compared to those who did not, indicating the potential of tDCS to enhance the long-term benefits of physical therapy in MS patients.

via Multiple Sclerosis News Today|
#brain-stimulation#health#mobility
health2 years ago

"Study Debunks Efficacy of DIY Brain Stimulation in Treating Depression"

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that unsupervised home-use transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with digital psychological interventions was not more effective than placebo in reducing symptoms of major depression. The research, involving 210 participants, challenges the efficacy of home-based brain stimulation as a treatment for depression and suggests that more personalized and possibly longer-term studies are needed to evaluate the potential of tDCS and digital health technologies in mental health treatment.

via PsyPost|
##brainstimulation#digitaltherapy
health2 years ago

Electric Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer's Symptoms in Weeks

A recent study has found that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can significantly improve cognitive functions in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The study involved 140 participants and showed that after six weeks of treatment, the group receiving tDCS demonstrated notable improvements in memory recall, understanding instructions, and recognizing words compared to the control group. The treatment also showed enhanced neural plasticity, suggesting a potential link between brain stimulation and improved brain function. While the results are promising, further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term effectiveness of tDCS in treating Alzheimer's.

via PsyPost|
#alzheimers-disease#brain-stimulation#cognitive-function
health2 years ago

Advancements in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for MS Treatment

Noninvasive brain stimulation techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) show promise in reducing spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, according to a review study. However, evidence for transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was limited. More clinical trials with long-term follow-up are needed to determine the optimal approach for treating spasticity in MS. Spasticity, characterized by muscle tightness and spasms, is a challenging symptom to manage in MS patients and can impact mobility and overall quality of life.

via Multiple Sclerosis News Today|
#health#multiple-sclerosis#noninvasive-brain-stimulation
mental-health2 years ago

"Is tDCS Losing its Role in Treating Major Depression?"

A triple-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial found that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) does not provide additional benefit when added to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The study showed no difference in improvement in depression scores between active and sham tDCS. While the results question the efficacy of tDCS as an adjunct treatment for MDD, researchers suggest that combining tDCS with specific behavioral or cognitive interventions or personalizing tDCS based on individual MRI-based computational modeling may hold promise. Further research is needed to explore placebo response and individualized treatment options for MDD.

via Medscape|
#antidepressant-therapy#clinical-trial#efficacy