scholarly journals A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Remediate Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Healthy Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 17 ◽  
pp. 971-990
Author(s):  
Aprinda Indahlastari ◽  
Cheshire Hardcastle ◽  
Alejandro Albizu ◽  
Stacey Alvarez-Alvarado ◽  
Emanuel M Boutzoukas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Cognitive Decline

scholarly journals Can Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Enhance Functionality in Older Adults? A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 2981
Author(s):  
Andrés Pino-Esteban ◽  
Álvaro Megía-García ◽  
David Martín-Caro Álvarez ◽  
Hector Beltran-Alacreu ◽  
Juan Avendaño-Coy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Sham Stimulation ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Potential Benefits

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive, easy to administer, well-tolerated, and safe technique capable of affecting brain excitability, both at the cortical and cerebellum levels. However, its effectiveness has not been sufficiently assessed in all population segments or clinical applications. This systematic review aimed at compiling and summarizing the currently available scientific evidence about the effect of tDCS on functionality in older adults over 60 years of age. A search of databases was conducted to find randomized clinical trials that applied tDCS versus sham stimulation in the above-mentioned population. No limits were established in terms of date of publication. A total of 237 trials were found, of which 24 met the inclusion criteria. Finally, nine studies were analyzed, including 260 healthy subjects with average age between 61.0 and 85.8 years. Seven of the nine included studies reported superior improvements in functionality variables following the application of tDCS compared to sham stimulation. Anodal tDCS applied over the motor cortex may be an effective technique for improving balance and posture control in healthy older adults. However, further high-quality randomized controlled trials are required to determine the most effective protocols and to clarify potential benefits for older adults.

Is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effective for chronic low back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. 1257-1270
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alwardat ◽  
Antonio Pisani ◽  
Mohammad Etoom ◽  
Roberta Carpenedo ◽  
Elisabetta Chinè ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Direct Current Stimulation
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