ABOUT tACS
Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique that applies a gentle electrical current to the scalp to change brain connectivity. The goal is to improve brain function by syncing brain waves and promoting long-lasting changes in the brain. tACS has shown potential in treating different psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions.
tACS is a small, battery powered device. When the electrodes are placed on the scalp, it sends a weak electric current to the brain.
It's safe, meaning that it has minimal side effects.
It's non-invasive, meaning that it doesn't need anesthesia or surgery.
How does tACS work?
tACS delivers alternating electric currents to the scalp, which pass through the skull to influence brain cells. The current smoothly changes direction, flowing from positive to negative and back.
The idea behind this is to mimic the brain’s natural electrical activity patterns. These patterns, called brain oscillations, are linked to different brain functions. tACS can synchronize or desynchronize these oscillations, potentially improving communication between brain regions. This technique can help treat psychiatric and neurological disorders by adjusting abnormal brain oscillations associated with them.
Who can benefit from tACS?
tACS has been used in brain research for many years, but its use as a non-drug treatment for psychiatric and neurological conditions is more recent.
At VieClinic, we use this technique to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s disease, following the latest research-backed protocols.
Are there side effects to using tACS?
tACS treatment is safe and is usually well tolerated, but some people might experience minor side effects after treatment. The most common side effect is seeing flashes of light, called phosphene perception.
Other possible side effects include
Dizziness
Skin sensations
Feeling pressure
Mild headache
Vertigo and Back pain
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