tDCS for Pain Reduction

tDCS Electrode Placements for Pain Management. See Brain Maps Below. Case Studies Cited & Linked to Source.

tDCS Electrode Placements for Pain Management

tDCS electrode placements for pain management. See brain maps below. Case studies cited and linked to source.

Target Behavior Anode (+)
RED Electrode 		Cathode (−) BLACK Electrode Study (linked)
Reduced migraine pain, headache pain management Base of neck Occipital (O1 & O2) Antal (2011) – PDF
Pain reduction / possible increase in impulsiveness Supra Orbital (Fp1 or Fp2 depending on pain side) Neck (opposite side) Mendonca (2011)
Target Behavior
Reduced migraine pain, headache pain management
Anode (+) RED Electrode
Base of neck
Cathode (−) BLACK Electrode
Occipital (O1 & O2)
Study (linked)
Antal (2011) – PDF
Target Behavior
Pain reduction / possible increase in impulsiveness
Anode (+) RED Electrode
Supra Orbital (Fp1 or Fp2 depending on pain side)
Cathode (−) BLACK Electrode
Neck (opposite side)
Study (linked)
Mendonca (2011)

The 10–20 International System of Electrode Placement

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The 10-20 International System of Electrode Placement

  • Skull Landmarks and Measurements

    (10-20 System)

  • Extended 10-10 System

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