INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2455-2631 | Impact factor: 8.15 | ESTD Year: 2016
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Background: Transcranial stimulation with weak direct current (DC) have impact on cortical regulation of different neural systems. Working memory refers to the temporary storage and manipulation of the information necessary for complex tasks such as language comprehension, learning and reasoning. Objective: To examine the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on working memory. Method: Total of 45 subjects were recruited for the present study. Participants were randomly assigned into three groups: anodal (n= 15), cathodal (n=15), sham (n=15). A constant current of 1 mA intensity was applied for 10 min on each participant. For sham stimulation, the electrodes were placed in the same position; however, the stimulator was turned off after 30s. Participants were made to run a Sternberg memory task before the stimulation and after the stimulation and their number of correct responses were noted using analysis of variance. Result: Significant mean difference was present between anode and cathode groups (p= 0.0001) as well as between anode and sham groups (p= 0.002) when considering pre-test. In post-test post hoc analysis, significant mean difference was found between anode and cathode groups (p= 0.019) as well as between anode and sham (p= 0.004) while no statistically significant mean difference is found between the cathode and sham group. Conclusion: The results suggest that Tdcs should be tested in longer protocols for neuro-rehabilitation.
Keywords:
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS), Anodal stimulation, Cthodal stimulation, Sham stimulation, Stern berg memory task, working memory.
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"The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Working Memory in College Students of Delhi NCR", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no.737 - 742, February-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2302131.pdf
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Publication Details:
Published Paper ID: IJSDR2302131
Registration ID:204103
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 2, February-2023
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 737 - 742
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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