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Simultaneous Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
JoVE Journal
Behavior
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JoVE Journal Behavior
Simultaneous Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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10:25 min

June 05, 2017

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  • 00:05Title
  • 01:31Subject Arrival and Preparation
  • 04:32MR Scanner Preparation
  • 06:46MR Scanning and Experiment
  • 08:17Results: Effect of Current Strength on tACS Modulation of the BOLD Signal
  • 09:52Conclusion

Summary

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Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is a promising tool for noninvasive investigation of brain oscillations, though its effects are not completely understood. This article describes a safe and reliable setup for applying tACS simultaneously with functional magnetic resonance imaging, which can increase understanding oscillatory brain function and effects of tACS.

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