Insights and Future Directions on the Combined Effects of Mind-Body Therapies with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: An Evidence-based Review.
The journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine January 1, 2022 Ingrid Rebello-Sanchez, Karen Vasquez-Avila, Joao Parente et al.
Combining mind-body therapies (MBTs) such as meditation, biofeedback, and hypnosis with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may produce synergistic effects by leveraging both mental techniques and brain stimulation to enhance neuroplasticity. A review of ten randomized clinical trials (total 461 participants) found that most combined protocols used meditation or mindfulness (8 of 10 studies), with one each for biofeedback and hypnosis. The trials varied widely in populations, designs, and outcomes. The authors provide methodological insights and future directions to help develop improved protocols for this emerging field.