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Protocol for evaluating the effects of tDCS and tACS on brain oscillations and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Here, we present a protocol to assess how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) affect brain oscillations and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). We describe steps for patient recruitment, electroencephalogram (EEG), stimulation setup, motor assessment, and oscillation analysis. This protocol allows the evaluation of how tDCS and tACS modulate neural activity and improve motor function, providing insights into the mechanisms of non-invasive brain stimulation in PD. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Liu et al. 1

Source: STAR Protocols

DOI: 10.1016/j.xpro.2025.104245

Authors: Jiafang Liu, Junjie Bu

Institutions: Anhui Medical University, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,550