Thomson, J., Doruk, D., Mascio, B. et al. (2 more authors) (2015) Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Modulates Efficiency of Reading Processes. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 9. 114. ISSN 1662-5161
Abstract
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulatory technique that offers promise as an investigative method for understanding complex cognitive operations such as reading. This study explores the ability of a single session of tDCS to modulate reading efficiency and phonological processing performance within a group of healthy adults. Half the group received anodal or cathodal stimulation, on two separate days, of the left temporo-parietal junction while the other half received anodal or cathodal stimulation of the right homologue area. Pre- and post-stimulation assessment of reading efficiency and phonological processing was carried out. A larger pre-post difference in reading efficiency was found for participants who received right anodal stimulation compared to participants who received left anodal stimulation. Further, there was a significant post-stimulation increase in phonological processing speed following right hemisphere anodal stimulation. Implications for models of reading and reading impairment are discussed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015 Thomson, Doruk, Mascio, Fregni and Cerruti.. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | tDCS; phonological processing; reading efficiency; neuromodulation; temporoparietal junction |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Department of Human Communication Sciences (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2015 13:03 |
Last Modified: | 16 Dec 2015 10:36 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00114 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Frontiers |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3389/fnhum.2015.00114 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:84751 |