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A Protocol for the Use of Remotely-Supervised Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

DOI: 10.3791/53542-v
What you'll learn
  • ✓ Set up and conduct remotely-supervised tDCS sessions maintaining clinical safety standards
  • ✓ Train participants in proper electrode placement and device operation
  • ✓ Monitor tolerability and reproducibility of non-invasive brain stimulation in MS patients
Protocol

Biopharma Insights The goal of this pilot study is to describe a protocol for the remotely-supervised delivery of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) so that the procedure maintains standards of in-clinic practice, including safety, reproducibility, and tolerability. The feasibility of this protocol was tested in participants with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Difficulty
intermediate
Total time
~60-90 min per session (including setup, training, stimulation, and assessment)

Steps

1
Understand tDCS protocol and MS application rationale

Review the clinical context for remote tDCS delivery, safety considerations, and the rationale for applying transcranial direct current stimulation in multiple sclerosis populations.

▶ 02:08
2
Prepare materials and equipment for tDCS session

Gather and verify all required materials including the tDCS device, electrodes, conductive solution, and participant instruction materials.

▶ 03:30
3
Conduct baseline assessment and participant training

Establish baseline safety metrics, train participant on electrode placement, device operation, and communication protocols for remote supervision during the stimulation session.

▶ 04:34
4
Evaluate session outcomes and tolerability

Review representative results demonstrating feasibility metrics, safety outcomes, and participant tolerability of the remotely-supervised tDCS protocol.

▶ 07:16
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