The impact of electrical stimulation techniques on behavior

Authors: Antal, A., Ambrus, G.G. and Chaieb, L.

Journal: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science

Volume: 5

Issue: 6

Pages: 649-659

eISSN: 1939-5086

ISSN: 1939-5078

DOI: 10.1002/wcs.1319

Abstract:

Low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) methods are a group of noninvasive brain stimulation techniques, whereby currents are applied with intensities typically ranging between 1 and 2mA, through the human scalp. These techniques have been shown to induce changes in cortical excitability and activity during and after the stimulation in a reversible manner. They include transcranial direct current simulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current simulation (tACS), and transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS). Currently, an increasing number of studies have been published regarding the effects of tES on cognitive performance and behavior. Processes of learning and increases in cognitive performance are accompanied by changes in cortical plasticity. tES can impact upon these processes and is able to affect task execution. Many studies have been based on the accepted idea that by increasing cortical excitability (e.g., by applying anodal tDCS) or coherence of oscillatory activity (e.g., by applying tACS) an increase in performance should be detected; however, a number of studies now suggest that the basic knowledge of the mechanisms of action is insufficient to predict the outcome of applied stimulation on the execution of a cognitive or behavioral task, and so far no standard paradigms for increasing cortical plasticity changes during learning or cognitive tasks have been established. The aim of this review is to summarize recent findings with regard to the effects of tES on behavior concentrating on the motor and visual areas.

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The impact of electrical stimulation techniques on behavior.

Authors: Antal, A., Ambrus, G.G. and Chaieb, L.

Journal: Wiley Interdiscip Rev Cogn Sci

Volume: 5

Issue: 6

Pages: 649-659

eISSN: 1939-5086

DOI: 10.1002/wcs.1319

Abstract:

UNLABELLED: Low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) methods are a group of noninvasive brain stimulation techniques, whereby currents are applied with intensities typically ranging between 1 and 2 mA, through the human scalp. These techniques have been shown to induce changes in cortical excitability and activity during and after the stimulation in a reversible manner. They include transcranial direct current simulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current simulation (tACS), and transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS). Currently, an increasing number of studies have been published regarding the effects of tES on cognitive performance and behavior. Processes of learning and increases in cognitive performance are accompanied by changes in cortical plasticity. tES can impact upon these processes and is able to affect task execution. Many studies have been based on the accepted idea that by increasing cortical excitability (e.g., by applying anodal tDCS) or coherence of oscillatory activity (e.g., by applying tACS) an increase in performance should be detected; however, a number of studies now suggest that the basic knowledge of the mechanisms of action is insufficient to predict the outcome of applied stimulation on the execution of a cognitive or behavioral task, and so far no standard paradigms for increasing cortical plasticity changes during learning or cognitive tasks have been established. The aim of this review is to summarize recent findings with regard to the effects of tES on behavior concentrating on the motor and visual areas. WIREs Cogn Sci 2014, 5:649-659. doi: 10.1002/wcs.1319 For further resources related to this article, please visit the WIREs website. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors have declared no conflicts of interest for this article.

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The impact of electrical stimulation techniques on behavior

Authors: Antal, A., Ambrus, G.G. and Chaieb, L.

Journal: WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-COGNITIVE SCIENCE

Volume: 5

Issue: 6

Pages: 649-659

eISSN: 1939-5086

ISSN: 1939-5078

DOI: 10.1002/wcs.1319

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The impact of electrical stimulation techniques on behavior.

Authors: Antal, A., Ambrus, G.G. and Chaieb, L.

Journal: Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Cognitive science

Volume: 5

Issue: 6

Pages: 649-659

eISSN: 1939-5086

ISSN: 1939-5078

DOI: 10.1002/wcs.1319

Abstract:

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Low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) methods are a group of noninvasive brain stimulation techniques, whereby currents are applied with intensities typically ranging between 1 and 2 mA, through the human scalp. These techniques have been shown to induce changes in cortical excitability and activity during and after the stimulation in a reversible manner. They include transcranial direct current simulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current simulation (tACS), and transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS). Currently, an increasing number of studies have been published regarding the effects of tES on cognitive performance and behavior. Processes of learning and increases in cognitive performance are accompanied by changes in cortical plasticity. tES can impact upon these processes and is able to affect task execution. Many studies have been based on the accepted idea that by increasing cortical excitability (e.g., by applying anodal tDCS) or coherence of oscillatory activity (e.g., by applying tACS) an increase in performance should be detected; however, a number of studies now suggest that the basic knowledge of the mechanisms of action is insufficient to predict the outcome of applied stimulation on the execution of a cognitive or behavioral task, and so far no standard paradigms for increasing cortical plasticity changes during learning or cognitive tasks have been established. The aim of this review is to summarize recent findings with regard to the effects of tES on behavior concentrating on the motor and visual areas. WIREs Cogn Sci 2014, 5:649-659. doi: 10.1002/wcs.1319 For further resources related to this article, please visit the WIREs website.

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