Description
Current transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) protocols are designed based on abnormal activity of isolated brain regions. This notion is challenged by an increasing number of studies supporting that most cognitive (or sensory/motor) functions are mediated by widely distributed areas functioning in parallel (Fuster, 2000; Sporns, 2014). Therefore the main objectives in this study is to compare single versus dual or multiple-site stimulation on neuroplasticity.
Study design: Cross-over, double blinded randomized control study
Outcome measure: Size of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) induced Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Brain stimulation, Non-invasive brain stimulation, NIBS, Transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, TMS, Neuroplasticity, Functional connectivity, Multi-site stimulation
School
School of Primary and Allied Health Care
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
BMedSc(Hons)
Joint PhD/Exchange Program
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Peninsula campus
Co-supervisors
Dr
Maryam Zoghi