AI Article Synopsis
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is gaining recognition as a viable treatment option, according to a recent large study.
- The article discusses various methods of transcranial stimulation and evaluates their effectiveness in clinical settings.
- There's a call for further research on tDCS for patients who don't respond to or can’t handle traditional medications, suggesting it should be tested in extensive real-world studies within the NHS.
Article Abstract
Transcranial direct current stimulation is coming of age with the large treatment study published in this issue. We review transcranial stimulation methods, their efficacy and the likely impact on National Health Service (NHS) practice. Their use in individuals who do not respond to or cannot tolerate medication should now be explored in large controlled naturalistic studies in the NHS.
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