A meta-analytic review of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on general psychopathology symptoms of schizophrenia; immediate improvement followed by a return to baseline

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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a promising tool for alleviating positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, but its role in functional outcome remains uncertain. This meta-analysis examined the effects of tDCS on general psychopathology symptoms (GPS) from the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) because GPS are closely associated with daily functioning. Literature search using Medline and PsycINFO identified 8 randomized controlled trials with tDCS and PANSS. The GPS were significantly reduced after tDCS but there was no evidence for long-term treatment effects. Further research is needed to optimize the dosing of tDCS and to understand individual differences in treatment response.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:310

Enthalten in:

Psychiatry research - 310(2022) vom: 24. Apr., Seite 114471

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lee, Hyeon-Seung [VerfasserIn]
Rast, Catherine [VerfasserIn]
Shenoy, Sunil [VerfasserIn]
Dean, Derek [VerfasserIn]
Woodman, Geoffrey F [VerfasserIn]
Park, Sohee [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

General psychopathology
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Schizophrenia
Transcranial direct current stimulation

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Date Completed 12.04.2022

Date Revised 02.04.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114471

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM337593906