February 2020 PMID 31455860

Transcranial direct current stimulation: a roadmap for research, from mechanism of action to clinical implementation.

Henry W Chase, Megan A Boudewyn, Cameron S Carter, Mary L Phillips

Mentions

13
Peak: 4 in Aug 2021
across 3 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

53,547
potential audience

Total likes

581

Video views

44,178

Mentions per month

Oct 2020 – Aug 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts discuss the basics of tDCS, such as its ability to modify brain activity and influences on behavior and cognition, with language like 'temporarily change brain activity' and 'influence behavior' indicating a focus on understanding the technology. The tone combines curiosity and cautious optimism, especially in the comment questioning its use to boost IQ, which underscores both interest and awareness of its experimental status.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts acknowledge the potential of tDCS but emphasize its experimental nature, showing neither full agreement nor disagreement with the research conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions reflect curiosity about tDCS's applications and mechanisms, particularly around cognition and behavioral effects, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments provide educational explanations and explore the technology's impact, demonstrating active engagement, but not deeply analytical or critical.

ImpactNeutral impact

The social discussions highlight awareness of tDCS’s possibilities, yet they mainly focus on general knowledge and future potential, suggesting a modest perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has potential for influencing neural activity, cognition, and psychiatric symptoms like depression and schizophrenia, but many questions remain about how it works and its effects.
  • The review emphasizes the need for future research on the mechanisms of tDCS at neuronal and system levels, its cognitive impacts, and its clinical effectiveness, highlighting progress such as its influence on neural oscillations and improving performance when applied to the prefrontal cortex during tasks.
  • The authors suggest further studies to clarify how tDCS affects brain function and behavior, which could lead to more effective treatments for psychiatric conditions.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Miles Wischnewski - Psyched!
@MilesWischnews1 · X

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can temporarily change brain activity, which may consequently influence behavior. For everyone who is not familiar with tDCS, we posted an educational introduction video to tDCS. #scicomm #tdcs https://t.co/Y4em4sOOAD

Aug 20, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,252 followers View post →
Phedias Diamandis
@pdiamandisii · X

Today we are exploring if you can increase your #IQ by using transcranial direct current stimulation. #tdcs. Spoiler: cool #tech but still experimental, stick to #sleep #studying and a healthy #diet (for now). #brain #CNS #neurology #cognitiveehancement https://t.co/UwNw0nc6zx

Oct 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 689 followers View post →
GINDAT - grupo de investigación
@Neurorehabufv · X

La tDCS es una técnica de neuromodulación que se aplica para modificar la actividad cerebral. Se administra de forma catódica o anódica, en función del objetivo del tratamiento. Te contamos la diferencia⬇️ Ref:

Apr 2, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 270 followers View post →
ScienceStop
@B0tSci · X

RT @MilesWischnews1: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can temporarily change brain activity, which may consequently influence…

Aug 20, 2021 · 2 shares · 4,082 followers View post →
Dr Juan Pablo Romero
@DrRomero_neuro · X

RT @Neurorehabufv: La tDCS es una técnica de neuromodulación que se aplica para modificar la actividad cerebral. Se administra de forma cat…

Apr 2, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,887 followers View post →
power progressiA
@powerprogressAi · X

https://t.co/y2P8ZUIwg5

Aug 24, 2024 · 126 followers View post →

All mentions

power progressiA
@powerprogressAi · X

https://t.co/y2P8ZUIwg5

Aug 24, 2024 · 126 followers View post →
Dr Juan Pablo Romero
@DrRomero_neuro · X

RT @Neurorehabufv: La tDCS es una técnica de neuromodulación que se aplica para modificar la actividad cerebral. Se administra de forma cat…

Apr 2, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,887 followers View post →
GINDAT - grupo de investigación
@Neurorehabufv · X

La tDCS es una técnica de neuromodulación que se aplica para modificar la actividad cerebral. Se administra de forma catódica o anódica, en función del objetivo del tratamiento. Te contamos la diferencia⬇️ Ref:

Apr 2, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 270 followers View post →
ScienceStop
@B0tSci · X

RT @MilesWischnews1: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can temporarily change brain activity, which may consequently influence…

Aug 20, 2021 · 2 shares · 4,082 followers View post →
Michael Hörberg, MSc - Psyched!
@michaelhoy123 · X

RT @MilesWischnews1: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can temporarily change brain activity, which may consequently influence…

Aug 20, 2021 · 2 shares · 43 followers View post →
Miles Wischnewski - Psyched!
@MilesWischnews1 · X

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can temporarily change brain activity, which may consequently influence behavior. For everyone who is not familiar with tDCS, we posted an educational introduction video to tDCS. #scicomm #tdcs https://t.co/Y4em4sOOAD

Aug 20, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,252 followers View post →
Phedias Diamandis
@pdiamandisii · X

Today we are exploring if you can increase your #IQ by using transcranial direct current stimulation. #tdcs. Spoiler: cool #tech but still experimental, stick to #sleep #studying and a healthy #diet (for now). #brain #CNS #neurology #cognitiveehancement https://t.co/UwNw0nc6zx

Oct 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 689 followers View post →