Feasibility of combining tDCS with exercise for increasing physical activity in people with depression
The combination of tDCS and AE appears feasible and shows preliminary potential for positively influencing daily step counts in individuals with depressive symptoms. The results support further investigation into tDCS as an adjunctive treatment to enhance exercise outcomes in this population.
Authors
- Julia Browne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4014-9614)
- Michael D. Stein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2466-5192)
- Julie Desaulniers
- Ana M. Abrantes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6854-140X)
- Daniel J. Audet
- Linda L. Carpenter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9651-3307)
- Mascha van ‘t Wout‐Frank (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1497-1989)
- Lisa A. Uebelacker
- Sarah L. Garnaat
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (US)
- Providence College (US)
- Brown University (US)
- Butler Hospital (US)
- Providence VA Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Physiology
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1597234
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00