A Literature Mini-Review of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation method that utilizes the effect of low-current on brain tissue. In recent years, the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation has been investigated as a therapeutic modality in various neuropsychiatric indications, one of them being schizophrenia. This article aims to provide an overview of the potential application and effect of tDCS in treating patients with schizophrenia. A literature search was performed using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for relevant research published from any date until December 2021. Eligible studies included those that used randomized controlled parallel-group design and focused on the use of transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatme

SUBMITTER: Stuchlikova Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9069055 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature