Combining brain stimulation and video game to promote long-term transfer of learning and cognitive enhancement.

ABSTRACT: Cognitive training offers the potential for individualised learning, prevention of cognitive decline, and rehabilitation. However, key research challenges include ecological validity (training design), transfer of learning and long-term effects. Given that cognitive training and neuromodulation affect neuroplasticity, their combination could promote greater, synergistic effects. We investigated whether combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with cognitive training could further enhance cognitive performance compared to training alone, and promote transfer within a short period of time. Healthy adults received real or sham tDCS over their dorsolateral prefrontal cortices during two 30-minute mathematics training sessions involving body movements. To examine the role of tra

SUBMITTER: Looi CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4763231 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature