Therapeutic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on neuropsychological symptoms of an elderly patient: A case report

Although growing evidence points to the potential therapeutic effects of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), there is still no consensus on the most appropriate protocol to be used in specific neurological and neuropsychological symptoms. This case report evaluated the neuromodulatory th...

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Published in:Dementia & neuropsychologia 2017-09, Vol.11 (3), p.304-307
Main Authors: Iannone, Aline, Brasil-Neto, Joaquim, Cruz, Antonio Pedro Mello, Satler, Corina, Allam, Nasser
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
comprometimento cognitivo leve
depressão
dor crônica
ETCC
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
neuromodulação
NURSING
Pacientes idosos
PSYCHIATRY
PSYCHOLOGY
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Summary:Although growing evidence points to the potential therapeutic effects of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), there is still no consensus on the most appropriate protocol to be used in specific neurological and neuropsychological symptoms. This case report evaluated the neuromodulatory therapeutic effects of two 15-day courses of tDCS on an elderly female patient, aged 78 years with mild neurocognitive disorder, chronic pain and depression-related symptoms. Results indicated an overall significant improvement of cognitive and executive functions, as well as reduction in both depression and chronic pain symptoms. These results highlight the potential of tDCS as a safe and useful neuromodulatory clinical tool in the rehabilitation of elderly patients.
ISSN:1980-5764
1980-5764
DOI:10.1590/1980-57642016dn11-030014