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TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT-CURRENT STIMULATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Nervous System
DEF

A form of neurostimulation which uses constant, low current delivered directly to the brain area of interest via small electrodes.

Key term(s)
  • transcranial direct-current stimulation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Technique de neuromodulation non invasive et portative au cours de laquelle le cerveau est soumis à de faibles courants électriques par le biais d’électrodes posées sur le cuir chevelu.

OBS

Applications de la STCC : traitement de la dépression; réadaptation motrice chez les personnes ayant subi un AVC [accident vasculaire cérébral]; douleur chronique; amélioration de la mémoire de travail et plusieurs autres fonctions cognitives; traitement visuel.

Spanish

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