MedicinePsychology

Adverse events of tDCS and tACS: A review

H. Matsumoto, Y. Ugawa

2016.12.21Clinical Neurophysiology Practice

DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2016.12.003

tlooto Summary

Persistent adverse effects of tDCS are mainly skin problems; for tACS, none have been reported, and further safety investigations are needed.

Abstract

Highlights • No serious adverse effects have been reported in experiments using either tDCS or tACS.• Persistent adverse effects of tDCS are mainly skin problems; for tACS, none have been reported.• Further safety investigations are needed.

Citation format

MATSUMOTO, H.; UGAWA, Y. Adverse events of tdcs and tacs: A review. Clinical Neurophysiology Practice, 2016, 2: 19–25.