Transcranial direct current stimulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Transcranial direct current stimulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Forfattere
Garcia-Gonzalez, S. Lugo-Marin, J. Setien-Ramos, I. Gisbert-Gustemps, L. Arteaga-Henriquez, G. Diez-Villoria, E. Ramos-Quiroga, J. A.
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2021
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European Neuropsychopharmacology.
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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has gained relevance in recent years as an alternative treatment for neuropsychiatric conditions. The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the use of tDCS in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Both electronic and manual searches were conducted to identify studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals addressing the use of tDCS in ASD population. A total of 16 studies fulfilled the criteria to be included in the review. Studies were conducted both in child and adult population. Anodal stimulation on the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex was the most commonly chosen methodology. Outcomes addressed ASD symptoms and neuropsychological functions. Meta-analytic synthesis identified improvements in social, health, and behavioral problem domains of the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist. Limitations included high heterogeneity in the methodology and low-efficacy study designs (pre-post and single-case studies). Recent controlled trials shed promising results for the use of tDCS in ASD. A standardized stimulation protocol and a consensus in the measures used in the evaluation of the efficacy are imperative. Copyright © 2021

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