作者: Tommaso Bocci , Matteo Caleo , Beatrice Vannini , Maurizio Vergari , Filippo Cogiamanian
DOI: 10.1016/J.JNEUMETH.2015.07.012
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摘要: Abstract Background Transcutaneous spinal Direct Current Stimulation (tsDCS) is a noninvasive technique based on the application of weak electrical currents over cord. New method We studied effects tsDCS interhemispheric motor connectivity and visual processing by evaluating changes in ipsilateral Silent Period (iSP), Transcallosal Conduction Time (TCT) hemifield Visual Evoked Potentials (hVEPs), before ( T 0 ) at different intervals following sham, anodal cathodal (T9-T11 level, 2.0 mA, 20′). Motor (MEPs) were recorded from abductor pollicis brevis (APB), hallucis (AH) deltoid muscles. hVEPs bilaterally reversal horizontal square wave grating with display positioned right hemifield. Results Anodal increased TCT p = 0.0003; P1: = 0.0005; deltoid: Discussion modulates polarity-specific manner, stimulation leading to functional disconnection between hemispheres. would be new promising therapeutic tool managing number human diseases characterized an impaired balance, or early rehabilitation strategy patients acute brain lesions, when other non-invasive techniques (NIBS) are not indicated due safety concerns.