Feasibility of Online Neuromodulation Using Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation in Schizophrenia

Indian J Psychol Med. 2017 Jan-Feb;39(1):92-95. doi: 10.4103/0253-7176.198937.

Abstract

Abnormalities in resting and event-related brain oscillations are known to be associated with cognitive deficits in schizophrenia. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) modulates these rhythms across the neuronal circuits and could have a potential therapeutic role in psychiatric disorders. In this report, we describe, for the first time, application of online tACS in a schizophrenia patient with working memory deficits. This case report supports the feasibility and potential utility of online tACS in schizophrenia, which needs further systematic research.

Keywords: Neuromodulation; online; schizophrenia; transcranial alternating current stimulation; working memory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports