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Digitalized transcranial electrical stimulation: A consensus statement
- Source :
- Clinical neurophysiology 143, 154-165 (2022). doi:10.1016/j.clinph.2022.08.018
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Objective: Although relatively costly and non-scalable, non-invasive neuromodulation interventions are treatment alternatives for neuropsychiatric disorders. The recent developments of highly-deployable transcranial electric stimulation (tES) systems, combined with mobile-Health technologies, could be incorporated in digital trials to overcome methodological barriers and increase equity of access. The study aims are to discuss the implementation of tES digital trials by performing a systematic scoping review and strategic process mapping, evaluate methodological aspects of tES digital trial designs, and provide Delphi-based recommendations for implementing digital trials using tES.Methods: We convened 61 highly-productive specialists and contacted 8 tES companies to assess 71 issues related to tES digitalization readiness, and processes, barriers, advantages, and opportunities for implementing tES digital trials. Delphi-based recommendations (>60% agreement) were provided.Results: The main strengths/opportunities of tES were: (i) non-pharmacological nature (92% of agreement), safety of these techniques (80%), affordability (88%), and potential scalability (78%). As for weaknesses/threats, we listed insufficient supervision (76%) and unclear regulatory status (69%). Many issues related to methodological biases did not reach consensus. Device appraisal showed moderate digitalization readiness, with high safety and potential for trial implementation, but low connectivity.Conclusions: Panelists recognized the potential of tES for scalability, generalizability, and leverage of digital trials processes; with no consensus about aspects regarding methodological biases. Significance: We further propose and discuss a conceptual framework for exploiting shared aspects between mobile-Health tES technologies with digital trials methodology to drive future efforts for digitizing tES trials. (C) 2022 International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
- Subjects :
- Mobile Health
Consensus
Settore M-PSI/02 - PSICOBIOLOGIA E PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA
Clinical psychology
methods [Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation]
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Sensory Systems
Electric Stimulation
Telemedicine
Psychiatry and Mental health
Neurology
Physiology (medical)
Delphi panel
Systematic review
Humans
Non-invasive neuromodulation
Neurology (clinical)
ddc:610
Digital health
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 18728952
- Volume :
- 143
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....29d3d31be7cc2b2202c36e0eb2f2ce1c