Effect of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Cognitive Training for Improving Cognition and Language Among Children With Cerebral Palsy With Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind, and Clinical Trial

Ko, Euihong; Hong, Mi Jin; Choi, Eun Jung; Yuk, Jin Sook; Yum, Mi‐Sun; Sung, In Young

doi:10.3389/fped.2021.713792

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“…Ko et al ( 22 ) divided CP children into an experimental group and a control group, with true tDCS combined with cognitive training in the experimental group and sham tDCS combined with cognitive training in the control group. The anode electrode was placed on the dorsal prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) of the more affected side, and the cathode electrode was placed on the contralateral supraorbital region.…”

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Application of tDCS in children with cerebral palsy: A mini review

Tang

Wu²,

Ma³

et al. 2022

Front. Pediatr.

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Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of diseases characterized by persistent central dyskinesia, postural development disorder and activity limitation syndromes caused by nonprogressive brain injury in the developing fetus or infant, which is often accompanied by sensory, cognitive and attention disorders. The routine rehabilitation methods for children with CP mainly include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other methods. In recent years, noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS), as a relatively new intervention method, has been widely used because of its potential to regulate cortical excitability and plasticity. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an NIBS technique that is easier and more convenient to perform. It does not require patients to remain stationary for a long time or have a significant impact on treatment results due to children's frequent activities. Compared with other NIBS techniques, tDCS has greater flexibility and no strict restrictions on patients' activities; it also helps the therapist conduct occupational therapy or speech therapy while a child receives tDCS, which markedly reduces the treatment time and avoids burnout due to a long treatment duration. Thus, tDCS is a better and more convenient intervention for CP children and warrants further exploration. Accordingly, this article reviews tDCS application in children with CP and discusses tDCS application prospects for such children to promote its expansion in clinical practice.

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Section: Tdcs Improves Cognitive and Language Functions In Cp Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of tDCS in children with cerebral palsy: A mini review

Tang

Wu²,

Ma³

et al. 2022

Front. Pediatr.

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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation as Adjuvant to Gamified Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Function in Paediatric Brain Damage (CHILDBOOST Project): A Study Protocol for a Triple-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial

Cerezo-Zarzuelo,

Rios-Lago,

Sanchez-Cuesta

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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(1) Background and objectives: Paediatric brain injuries can lead to motor and cognitive deficits. Effective rehabilitation is critical for enhancing independence. While virtual reality (VR) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have independently demonstrated beneficial effects on motor and cognitive functions, their combined efficacy and its cognitive effects remain to be explored in this population. We aim to investigate the effects of integrating tDCS with VR training on upper limb (UL) functionality and cognitive outcomes through a triple-blind randomised trial. (2) Methods: Twenty-eight children with hemiparesis secondary to non-progressive brain damage will be randomly allocated into two groups: active anodal tDCS (2 mA) plus UL VR training, and sham tDCS with identical VR training. The tDCS will target M1 of the affected or most affected hemisphere for 20 min, simultaneous to VR training. The following four assessments will be carried out: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and three- and six-months follow-up. (3) Results: This study will explore motor and cognitive outcomes of a motor-based intervention in paediatric brain damage. We hypothesise that the experimental group will show significant improvements in UL function and cognition, enhancing their functional recovery. (4) Conclusions: We propose a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach combining neuromodulation and VR to potentiate functional recovery through enhancing motor and cognitive performance in paediatric brain damage.

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Effect of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Cognitive Training for Improving Cognition and Language Among Children With Cerebral Palsy With Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind, and Clinical Trial

Cited by 2 publications

References 55 publications

Application of tDCS in children with cerebral palsy: A mini review

Application of tDCS in children with cerebral palsy: A mini review

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation as Adjuvant to Gamified Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Function in Paediatric Brain Damage (CHILDBOOST Project): A Study Protocol for a Triple-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial

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