The ABC of tDCS: Effects of Anodal, Bilateral and Cathodal Montages of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Patients with Stroke—A Pilot Study

摘要: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive technique that emerging as prospective therapy for different neurologic disorders. Previous studies have demonstrated anodal and cathodal can improve motor performance in terms of dexterity manual force. The objective this study was to determine whether electrodes' setups (anodal, cathodal, simultaneous bilateral tDCS) provide which montage more effective. As secondary outcome, we asked the patients about their satisfaction, if tDCS uncomfortable than unilateral tDCS. Nine with stroke subacute phase were enrolled randomly divided three groups. Our results showed an effective treatment compared Sham (P = 0.022). In particular, provided higher improvement dexterity. Cathodal seemed little effect force improvement, not observed other setups. Bipolar be less No significant differences been noted set-ups patients' judgment. These highlight potential efficacy phase.