Eine neue Studie zeigt, dass eine personalisierte, präzise Form der Hirnstimulation, HD-TDCs, die Symptome der Depressionen schnell lindern und sogar die Angst verringern kann und eine vielversprechende medikamentenfreie Alternative mit nur leichten Nebenwirkungen bietet.
https://newatlas.com/mental-health/hd-tdcs-brain-stimulation-precise-depression/
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From the article: A new [study](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2838763?guestAccessKey=aef661b6-9a93-47b1-93ef-b6dd96c7a51c&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=091125) shows that a personalized, precise form of brain stimulation, HD-tDCS, can rapidly ease depression symptoms – and even reduce anxiety – offering a promising drug-free alternative with only mild side effects.
We’ve reported on research that used transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to improve cognitive functioning and treat depression. tDCS involves delivering a low-intensity direct current via electrodes on the scalp to trigger changes in the excitability of neurons on the brain’s surface or cortex.
In a new study, researchers from UCLA trialed a newer, more precise and more personalized version of tDCS, called high definition tDCS or HD-tDCS, as a way of treating depression.
“By honing in on the precise brain regions affected by depression, we’ve shown that stimulation can significantly improve mood and daily functioning,” said the study’s lead author, Mayank Anant Jog, PhD, assistant professor of neurology at UCLA Health. “Our data indicates that HD-tDCS therapy may also be effective for treating anxiety disorders, though dedicated studies to investigate this possibility are needed.”
HD-tDCS enables more precise targeting of specific cortical regions by using a combination of smaller electrodes in combination with neuroimaging to determine the optimal brain target. In the present trial, the researchers delivered mild electrical currents to a specific brain area, the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), a region often linked to mood regulation.
I have treatment-resistant depression, and have been on over 9 different antidepressants over the past 20 years. I had magnetic cranial therapy or TMS sessions every day for almost 2 months a year or 2 ago. It did absolutely nothing to improve my depression. So I’m very skeptical of any sort of brain stimulation outside of ECT.
I wonder if it can be addictive?
Is this the same type of technology as the Monarch eTNS for ADHD kids? If so, I wonder if this can help with adults with ADHD.