Objective: To evaluate the effects of bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) on glycemic excursions during a time-trial performance in elite cyclists with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Methods: In a double-blind, randomized crossover order, 9 elite cyclists with T1D (no complications) underwent either HD-tDCS (F3 and F4) or control (SHAM) and completed a constant-load trial at 75% of the second ventilatory threshold plus a 15-km cycling time trial.
Results: Real-time continuous glucose monitoring revealed similar glycemic variability between the 2 conditions, showing a significant effect of time but no interaction (stimulation × time) or stimulation effect.
Conclusion: Because glycemic control is crucial for both health and performance, these findings suggest that HD-tDCS could be safely used to enhance performance in athletes with T1D and potentially in a broader active T1D population.
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