Numerous publications have attested to the therapeutic efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES). These methods have been used in the treatment of various neurological-related conditions, such as chronic pain, cognitive disorders, movement disorders, or stroke rehabilitation. Across these different fields, evidence suggests therapeutic efficacy could be improved when combining NIBS technique in combination with another type of more commonly utilized therapeutic approaches (e.g., motor and/or cognitive training, pharmacological, physical and neurorehabilitation).
In this collection, we will gather publications attesting an additional therapeutic efficacy of a combined approach associating NIBS technique with another therapy in the same program. Authors will try to highlight the mechanisms involved in this combination therapy, according to the therapeutic indications. A better understanding of these mechanisms should allow the development of new combined therapeutic strategies including an NIBS technique.
The scope of the Research Topic includes studies assessing the mechanisms of action or therapeutic efficacy in humans of the application of an NIBS technique (rTMS/tES) combined with another therapy in the context of a neurological disease, such as chronic pain syndrome, cognitive disorders (including Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia), movement disorders (including dystonia), and stroke (including stroke rehabilitation).
The types of manuscripts to be included are as follows, but not limited to:
- Original Research Papers
- Systematic Reviews
- Study Protocols
- Mini Reviews
- Perspectives
- Case Reports
- Brief Research Reports
Numerous publications have attested to the therapeutic efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES). These methods have been used in the treatment of various neurological-related conditions, such as chronic pain, cognitive disorders, movement disorders, or stroke rehabilitation. Across these different fields, evidence suggests therapeutic efficacy could be improved when combining NIBS technique in combination with another type of more commonly utilized therapeutic approaches (e.g., motor and/or cognitive training, pharmacological, physical and neurorehabilitation).
In this collection, we will gather publications attesting an additional therapeutic efficacy of a combined approach associating NIBS technique with another therapy in the same program. Authors will try to highlight the mechanisms involved in this combination therapy, according to the therapeutic indications. A better understanding of these mechanisms should allow the development of new combined therapeutic strategies including an NIBS technique.
The scope of the Research Topic includes studies assessing the mechanisms of action or therapeutic efficacy in humans of the application of an NIBS technique (rTMS/tES) combined with another therapy in the context of a neurological disease, such as chronic pain syndrome, cognitive disorders (including Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia), movement disorders (including dystonia), and stroke (including stroke rehabilitation).
The types of manuscripts to be included are as follows, but not limited to:
- Original Research Papers
- Systematic Reviews
- Study Protocols
- Mini Reviews
- Perspectives
- Case Reports
- Brief Research Reports