tDCS + TMS

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can be integrated as a "prime-and-probe" technique to investigate brain excitability and plasticity. tDCS applies a weak, constant electrical current to modulate cortical excitability, either increasing (anodal tDCS) or decreasing (cathodal tDCS) neuronal activity over a period. Following or during tDCS, TMS is used to probe the resultant changes in brain excitability or connectivity.

This combination allows researchers to assess the immediate and lasting effects of neuromodulation on specific brain circuits, making it valuable for understanding neuroplasticity mechanisms and optimizing therapeutic interventions for various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Features:

• Modulation & Probe: tDCS modulates excitability, TMS measures the effect.
• Neuroplasticity Induction: Explores how brain connections can be altered.
• Targeted Circuit Assessment: Focuses on specific neural pathways.
• Therapeutic Optimization: Informs strategies for brain stimulation treatments.
• Mechanistic Understanding: Provides insights into the biological basis of brain changes.