The Effect of Prefrontal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Attention Network Function in Healthy Volunteers. Issue 4 (17th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miler, Joanna Astrid; Meron, Daniel; Baldwin, David S.; Garner, Matthew
• Is Part Of: Neuromodulaton. Volume 21:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 355
• Page End: 361
• Publication Date: 2017-07-17
• Subjects: Attention network test -- attention control -- executive control -- transcranial direct current stimulation; Central nervous system -- Physiology -- Periodicals; Central nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1111/ner.12629
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1094-7159

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: The effect of acute transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cortical attention networks remains unclear. We examined the effect of 20 min of 2 mA dorsolateral prefrontal cortex tDCS (bipolar balanced montage) on the efficiency of alerting, orienting and executive attention networks measured by the attention network test. Materials and Methods: A between‐subjects stratified randomized design compared active tDCS vs. sham tDCS on attention network function in healthy young adults. Results: Executive attention was greater following active vs. sham stimulation ( d = 0.76) in the absence of effects on alerting, orienting, or global RT or error rates. Group differences were not moderated by state‐mood. Conclusion(s): Twenty minutes of active 2 mA tDCS over left DLPFC is associated with greater executive attention in healthy humans.