• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.127-132
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• 2019

주의 집중력은 워킹메모리에 속하며 경두개직류전기자극은 워킹메모리를 향상시키는데 효과적이다. 본 연구는 경두개직류전기자극(Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, tDCS)이 대학생들의 주의집중력에 미치는 영향에 대해 알아보기 위해 연구를 진행하였다. 본 연구는 대상자 37명의 대학생($23.08{\pm}3.33$세)을 대상으로 tDCS그룹과 대조군으로 두 그룹으로 나누어 2018년 9월 3일부터 28일까지 연구를 진행하였다. tDCS그룹은($n_1=19$) 2mA로 13분씩 2회 26분간 적용하였으며, 대조군($n_2=18$)은 패드를 붙인 후 작동을 시키지 않았고 13분씩 2회 26분간 적용하였다. 연구는 주 3회 총 4주간 총 12회 진행되었다. 주의 집중력을 확인하기 위하여 뇌전도(Electroencephalogram) 검사를 하였으며, 연구결과 tDCS그룹이 주의집중력이 증가할수록 증가하는 SMR파(Sensory motor rhythm, p<0.01, 95% CI: -1.955, -0.459), 중간 베타파(p<0.05; 95% CI: 0.027, 0.943) 그리고 파워 비율(SMR+중간베타파/ 세타파, p<0.01, 95% CI: -1.764, -0.315)에서 유의한 향상을 보였다. 그러나 집중력 하락시 증가하는 세타파는 유의한 감소를 얻지 못했다(p>0.05). 결과값과 같이 tDCS적용시 주의집중력의 유의한 향상을 보였으며 본 연구를 기반으로 발전시켜 주의력 결핍환자들에게 적용에 대한 기초 자료로 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2020

Purpose : This study aimed to evaluate the changes in visual perception and daily life activities after simultaneously applying the visual perception training program and transcranial DC stimulation. Particularly, this study tried to understand what changes in abilities among daily life activities influenced cognition. Methods : This study selected 50 dementia patients to achieve the objective. This study applied transcranial DC stimulation and a visual perception training program to a treatment group (n=25) and a visual perception training program to a control group (n=25). The intervention was applied five times per week and 30 minutes per session (total of 30 intervention sessions). This study measured visual perception functions and daily life activities using MVPT and FIM before and after applying the intervention. Results : The visual perception, mobility of daily life activities, cognition, and total score of the treatment group (n=25), which received the visual perception training program and transcranial DC at the same time, were significantly (p<.05) different between before and after the intervention. Moreover, when the visual perception and daily life activities of the treatment group and those of the control group after implementing the intervention were compared, they were significantly (p<.05) different between the two groups. Conclusion : The results of this study showed that the simultaneous application of the visual perception training program and transcranial DC stimulation was an effective means to enhance the visual perception and daily life activities of dementia patients. The results implied that transcranial DC stimulation, as well as the application of visual perception training program, as well as a visual perception training program, was effective for improving the visual perception functions and daily life activities dementia patients and simultaneous application of the two interventions would increase the effect even further.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.318-326
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• 2009

A simple method for measuring magnetic flux and induced current in magnetic nerve stimulation for urinary incontinence treatment is proposed. Unlike electric nerve stimulation, direct measurement of the induced current in magnetic nerve stimulation is impossible. Since induced currents stimulate nerves or muscles in magnetic nerve stimulation, measuring induced current is very important in validating stimulation efficacy and securing safety. The magnetic flux measuring system is composed of 6 layers with pick-up coils of 7 by 7 in each layer, and the induced current measuring system is composed of 6 layers with 7 concentric circular coils in each layer. The proposed method can be used in the design or performance test of a magnetic nerve stimulator for many clinical applications such as urinary incontinence treatment, activation of peripheral nerves, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.94-102
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• 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of acute transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the isokinetic muscular endurance of the lower extremity for young adults. Method: Thirteen young adults performed isokinetic fatigue tasks for two experimental conditions including real tDCS and sham stimulation protocols. Before and after the task, the tensiomyography was used for evaluating muscle contraction characteristics of vastus medialis and semitendinosus. Paired t-test was performed to compare the fatigue index, changes in maximum radial displacement (∆Dm), delay time (∆Tc), and velocity of contraction (∆Vc) between tDCS conditions. Results: We found no significant differences in the fatigue index between real and sham conditions. In addition, the analyses identified no significant different values of ∆Dm, ∆Tc, and ∆Vc in the vastus medialis and semitendinosus between real and sham conditions. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the tDCS protocols may have no acute effect on lower limb muscle endurance for young adults. Future studies should consider the long-term effects of repetitive tDCS sessions, various stimulation positions, exercise tasks, and participant characteristics to more clearly understand the effect of tDCS on muscle endurance of lower extremities.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.445-452
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• 2015

경두개직류전류자극(tDCS)은 낮은 직류 전류 강도를 사용하여 대뇌피질의 자발적인 신경학적 활동의 흥분성을 증가 또는 감소시키는 신경조절 기법이다. 본 연구의 목적은 tDCS를 적용한 후 다양한 감각 기능의 변화를 측정하는데 있다. tDCS의 효과를 측정하기 위해 CPT 검사를 50명의 건강한 대상자에게 단일 기간(8월4일에서 8월29일), 단일 공간, 단일 맹검법으로 무작위 배정하였다. 신경전도검사는 우세 손의 말초신경 병변을 구별하기 위해 정중 감각과 운동신경을 측정하였다. 대상자들은 각 25명 씩 대뇌피질의 DLPFC의 tDCS 자극군과 대뇌피질의 DLPFC의 tDCS 위자극군으로 2개의 다른 조건 아래서 1 mA의 전류강도로 15분씩 양극 tDCS로 적용하였다. 촉각, 빠른 통증과 느린 통증을 각각 평가하기 위해 우세한 제 2수지에 2000, 250, 그리고 5 Hz의 주파수로 CPT 검사인 Neurometer$^{(R)}$를 이용하여 수치들을 기록하였다. DLPFC의 양극 tDCS 자극군의 CPT 수치들에서는 250과 5 Hz에서 통계적으로 유의한 증가를 보였다. 양극 tDCS 위자극군의 모든 CPT 수치들은 감소하였다. 이러한 결과는 DLPFC의 양극 tDCS가 건강한 대상자들의 감각 지각과 통증 역치들을 조절할 수 있다는 것을 보여준다. 따라서 본 연구는 재활과 통증 치료 분야에서 유용한 치료 방법 중 하나로 제시할 수 있을 것으로 생각한다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2023

Purpose : To investigate effects of transcranial directed current stimulus (tDCS) combined with abdominal draw-in maneuver (ADIM) on balance ability and trunk impairment scale of chronic stroke patients. Methods : Twenty-six chronic stroke patients were recruited and twenty-four participated after excluding two patients who met the exclusion criteria. After screening tests, they were randomized through excel program into an experimental group (n = 12) to apply a tDCS combined with ADIM and a control group (n = 12) to apply a sham tDCS with ADIM. The intervention lasted three times a week for six weeks. To compare tDCS intervention effects, trunk impairment scale and balance ability were measured. Comparisons between experimental and control groups were statistically processed using an independent t-test and comparisons within groups were statistically processed using a paired t-test. Results : The experimental group showed significant increases of pre- and post-intervention medial lateral velocity, anterior posterior velocity and area of balance ability, and trunk impairment scale (p<.05). The control group showed significant increases in pre- and post-intervention medial lateral velocity of balance ability and trunk impairment scale (p< .05). The experimental group showed significant increases of medial lateral velocity of balance ability and trunk impairment scale compared to the control group (p<.05). Conclusion : Results of this study suggest that tDCS combined with ADIM for chronic stroke patients can be effective in improving medial lateral velocity of balance ability and trunk impairment scale. Thus, tDCS can be used as an effective treatment protocol for trunk rehabilitation of chronic stroke patients.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.7-23
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• 2020

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 환자의 상지기능 회복에 대한 경두개 직류자극(transcranial Direct Current Stimulation; tDCS)의 효과를 살펴본 연구를 분석하는 데 목적이 있다. 연구 방법 : 2009년부터 2018년 현재까지 국내외 학술지에 게재된 논문들을 NDSL과 RISS를 통해 검색하였다. 선정기준과 배제기준을 통해 총 14개의 실험연구 논문이 선정되었다. 이를 PEDro 척도를 사용하여 질적 평가를 시행하고, 이 중 12개 논문에 대해서 Comprehensive Meta Analysis 3.0 프로그램을 사용하여 메타분석을 실시하였다. 결과 : 본 연구에서 고찰한 문헌 14편은 모두 국외 학술지에 게재된 문헌들이었다. 메타분석을 실시한 결과 효과 크기는 상지 근력 0.19로 '작은 효과크기', 상지 움직임 0.49로 '보통 효과크기'를 보였다. 상지 움직임의 효과크기는 통계적으로 유의한 변화가 있던 것으로 분석되었다(p<0.05). 또한 양극(anode) 모드는 '큰 효과크기'를. 음극(cathode) 모드는 '보통 효과크기'를 보였으며, 양극 모드의 효과크기만 통계적으로 유의하였다(p<0.05). 결론 : 본 연구 결과를 통하여 상지기능이 제한된 뇌졸중 환자에게 tDCS는 유용한 재활 기법이 될 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 이는 국내 임상가들에게 뇌졸중 환자를 위한 새로운 재활 기법의 기초자료를 제시하고, 효과적인 중재를 계획하는 데 도움이 될 것이다.

• Journal of Sleep Medicine
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2018

Objectives: To assess the effect and safety of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) in primary chronic insomnia. Methods: A one-month, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial was performed. A total of 7 patients with primary chronic insomnia received tDCS using anodal (n=3), cathodal (n=2), or sham stimulation (n=2). They were followed up at 1 week and 1 month after treatment. The primary outcome measures included improvement in total sleep time (TST), sleep latency (SL), and sleep efficiency (SE) at 1 month follow-up. Results: TST and SE were improved with tDCS at 1 month follow-up in all patients (100%) of the anodal group, one (50%) of the cathodal group, and one (50%) of the sham group. tDCS improved SL at 1 month follow-up in two patients (67%) of the anodal group, one (50%) of the cathodal group, and none (0%) of the sham group. With respect to adverse events, transient itching sensation occurred in one patient of the anodal group. None of the other groups reported adverse events. Conclusions: Our results suggest that tDCS may be effective and safe for treatment of primary chronic insomnia. A larger controlled study needs to be further investigated.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.103-108
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• 2010

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate whether motor cortex excitability by transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over primary motor cortex (M1) affects motor performance of serial reaction task. Methods: Cathodal, anodal and sham tDCS (1 mA) are applied over right M1 of 24 subjects for 30 minutes including 11minutes for task period time. We applied two electrodes at the same position to both an experimental group and a sham-controlled group, and we made 2 groups recognize to be applicated of stimulation. Flexion, extension of wrist and thumb flexion are carried out following colors of arrows on the monitor. Serial reaction time task was applied to confirm the difference of the reaction time between 2 groups. Results: Reaction time is decreased in both tDCS-group and Sham-controlled tDCS group, and the degree of reduction is much greater in the post-test than pre-test. Reduction of reaction time between groupsis statistically significant. Conclusion: We consider that anodal tDCS increased the cortical excitability of the underlying motor cortex and it can be helpful to modulate motor performance. It seems that tDCS is an effective modality to modulate brain function, and it will be great help to mediate strategy for the brain injury patients.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2024

Purpose: Cybersickness is a type of motion sickness induced by virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) environments that presents symptoms including nausea, dizziness, and headaches. This study aimed to investigate how cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) alleviates motion sickness symptoms and modulates brain activity in individuals experiencing cybersickness after exposure to a VR environment. Methods: This study was performed on two groups of healthy adults with cybersickness symptoms. Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either cathodal tDCS intervention or sham tDCS intervention. Brain activity during VR stimulation was measured by 38-channel functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). tDCS was administered to the right temporoparietal junction (TPJ) for 20 minutes at an intensity of 2mA, and the severity of cybersickness was assessed pre- and post-intervention using a simulator sickness questionnaire (SSQ). Result: Following the experiment, cybersickness symptoms in subjects who received cathodal tDCS intervention were reduced based on SSQ scores, whereas those who received sham tDCS showed no significant change. fNIRS analysis revealed that tDCS significantly diminished cortical activity in subjects with high activity in temporal and parietal lobes, whereas high cortical activity was maintained in these regions after intervention in subjects who received sham tDCS. Conclusion: These findings suggest that cathodal tDCS applied to the right TPJ region in young adults experiencing cybersickness effectively reduces motion sickness induced by VR environments.