Using noise for the better: The effects of transcranial random noise stimulation on the brain and behavior. (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van der Groen, Onno; Potok, Weronika; Wenderoth, Nicole; Edwards, Grace; Mattingley, Jason B.; Edwards, Dylan
• Is Part Of: Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews. Volume 138(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: Non-invasive brain stimulation -- Transcranial random noise stimulation -- Stochastic resonance -- Perception -- Cognition -- Behavior; Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Behavior -- Periodicals; Ethology -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Psychophysiologie -- Périodiques; Comportement humain -- Périodiques; Animaux -- Mœurs et comportement -- Périodiques; Neurologie -- Périodiques; Animal behavior; Human behavior; Neurology; Psychophysiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 573.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104702
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0149-7634

Abstract

Abstract: Van der Groen, O., Potok, W., Wenderoth, N., Edwards, G., Mattingley, J.B. and Edwards, D. Using noise for the better: The effects of transcranial random noise stimulation on the brain and behavior. NEUROSCI BIOBEHAV REV X (X) XXX-XXX 2021.- Transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) is a non-invasive electrical brain stimulation method that is increasingly employed in studies of human brain function and behavior, in health and disease. tRNS is effective in modulating perception acutely and can improve learning. By contrast, its effectiveness for modulating higher cognitive processes is variable. Prolonged stimulation with tRNS, either as one longer application, or multiple shorter applications, may engage plasticity mechanisms that can result in long-term benefits. Here we provide an overview of the current understanding of the effects of tRNS on the brain and behavior and provide some specific recommendations for future research. Highlights: There is an increase in the use of tRNS for enhancing human perception and cognition. tRNS can improve perception which might boost neuroplasticity and learning. tRNS has a potential clinical application. More research investigating the working mechanisms are needed.