Noninvasive Neuromodulation Applications in Research and Clinics
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2025 | Viewed by 285
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cognitive neuroscience; human motor control and movement analysis; system identification and pattern recognition; signal processing; biological system modeling; artificial intelligence
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: non invasive brain stimulation; basic neuroscience; fear extinction learning; neuromodulation; tDCS and TMS; computational modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Noninvasive transcranial brain stimulation (TBS) has emerged as a powerful tool in both research and clinical settings. Techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS, rTMS, iTBS, and cTBS), Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tDCS, tACS, and tRNS), Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (tFUS), and Transcranial Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) enable researchers to modulate neural activity and investigate brain function with precision. Additionally, Virtual Reality (VR) can be considered a noninvasive brain stimulator, creating immersive environments that significantly influence sensory, motor, and cognitive processes. TBS and VR are valued for their ability to noninvasively alter brain activity, providing insights into brain–behavior relationships and enhancing various cognitive and motor functions. For example, TMS and tDCS have been shown to enhance motor learning and neuroplasticity, making them valuable in educational and rehabilitation settings. Furthermore, tFUS offers a novel approach to target deep brain structures with high spatial precision, while tVNS provides a noninvasive means to modulate autonomic functions and mood states. The safety and versatility of these techniques make them attractive for diverse applications, offering innovative approaches that improve outcomes in research, education, and clinical practice with minimal side effects. As research continues to advance, the potential for TBS and VR to revolutionize our understanding and enhancement of brain function grows ever more promising.
Dr. Mehran Emadi Andani
Dr. Fatemeh B. Yavari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transcranial brain stimulation (TBS)
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS, rTMS, iTBS, and cTBS)
- transcranial electrical stimulation (tDCS, tACS, and tRNS)
- transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS)
- transcranial vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS)
- virtual reality effect on the brain states
- TBS applications in neuromotor disease (Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease)
- TBS applications in mental disease (Alzheimer disease and Dementia)
- TBS application on functional brain mapping (TMS brain mapping)
- clinical application of brain stimulation in motor symptoms in PD patients (tremor, gait, bradykinesia, postural instability, rigidity, handwriting, etc.)
- clinical application of brain stimulation in non-motor symptoms (cognitive, psychosis, neuropsychiatric, etc.)
- safety of brain stimulation
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