Long term clinical and neurophysiological effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with neurodegenerative ataxia

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We performed a double-blind, randomized, sham controlled trial with cerebellar tDCS (5 days/week for 2 weeks) in twenty patients with ataxia (SCA2, SCA38, SCA14, with Friedreich’s ataxia, AOA type 2, MSA-C, FXTAS and SOAO). A two-weeks’ treatment with anodal cerebellar tDCS improves symptoms in patients with ataxia and restores physiological cerebellar brain inhibition pathways. Cerebellar tDCS might represent a promising future therapeutic and rehabilitative approach in patients with neurodegenerative ataxia.

Long term clinical and neurophysiological effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with neurodegenerative ataxia
Posted by Juan Carlos Baiges at Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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Very interesting, covering a wide range of types :+1:xB

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Is the device used in this experiment available anywhere?

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I think the process of deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is used for many other conditions.

A very invasive procedure and needs considerable research before considering.

It would be good to know if any ataxia patients have any results/comments to share.

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Thanks for posting Alan and yes it would be great to hear from anyone who has any info on this type of treatment. Hopefully this is another step towards the 20/20 vision. keep up the good work Alan