Transcranial direct current stimulation as a tool in the study of sensory-perceptual processing

Thiago L. Costa, Olivia M. Lapenta, Paulo S. Boggio, Dora F. Ventura

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Abstract

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neuromodulatory technique with increasing popularity in the fields of basic research and rehabilitation. It is an affordable and safe procedure that is beginning to be used in the clinic, and is a tool with potential to contribute to the understanding of neural mechanisms in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and medical research. This review presents examples of investigations in the fields of perception, basic sensory processes, and sensory rehabilitation that employed tDCS. We highlight some of the most relevant efforts in this area and discuss possible limitations and gaps in contemporary tDCS research. Topics include the five senses, pain, and multimodal integration. The present work aims to present the state of the art of this field of research and to inspire future investigations of perception using tDCS.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1813-1840
Number of pages28
JournalAttention, Perception and Psychophysics
Volume77
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • brain stimulation
  • perception
  • rehabilitation

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