Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Since transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was approved as a treatment for major depressive disorder in the United States, Canada, and Europe, there is growing interest in broadening the therapeutic applications of TMS and other non-invasive brain stimulation (NBS) techniques. In addition, there is renewed interest in pursuing the diagnostic applications of these methods. Currently, TMS is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in presurgical motor and language mapping. The aim of this Special Issue of Brain Sciences is to highlight the recent advances in clinical applications of NBS in both therapeutic and diagnostic domains. We invite papers that cover a range of NBS techniques including but not limited to TMS, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). Both reviews and original research articles will be considered. We are particularly interested in NBS applications in special groups including children and patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Articles on neuromodulatory effects of NBS and manuscripts outlining new NBS designs that can accelerate clinical applications are also welcome. Researchers applying brain stimulation in combination with behavioral and imaging measures in order to better elucidate mechanisms of action of NBS are invited to submit their work to this Special Issue. 

Dr. Shalini Narayana
Guest Editor

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