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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe method to modulate
cortical excitability. Anodal stimulation can improve the stimulated area's
functions whereas cathodal stimulation reduces them. Currently, a lot of clinical
trials have been conducted to study the effect of tDCS on post-stroke motor and
language deficits, in depression, chronic pain, memory impairment and tinnitus in
order to decrease symptoms. Results showed that, if an effect is observed with
tDCS, it does not persist over time. Current studies suggest that direct current
stimulation is a promising technique that helps to improve rehabilitation after
stroke, to enhance cognitive deficiencies, to reduce depression and to relieve
chronic pain. Moreover, it is a safe, simple and cheap device that could be
easily integrated in a rehabilitation program.
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