ArticleNeuroSci2026
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Posterior Parietal Cortex on Visual and Vestibular Function.
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(1) Background: The effects of posterior parietal cortex (PPC)-targeted transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on postural stability and cortical activity remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate and compare changes in cortical activity and postural stability before and following tDCS conditions. (2) Methods: Eight right-handed adults completed a baseline assessment followed by three stimulation sessions: left-anodal/right-cathodal (L-A/R-C), left-cathodal/right-anodal (L-C/R-A), and sham on the PPC. The sessions were administered in a randomized Latin square design with a minimum 4-day washout period between each. At baseline and following each tDCS session, cortical activity was measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and postural stability during a tandem stance was assessed utilizing the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) and a force platform. (3) Results: Compared with the baseline measurements, significant deactivation in the right middle temporal gyrus (MTG) was observed following L-C/R-A stimulation. Furthermore, postural stability measures revealed significantly higher BESS error scores and greater sway length following L-C/R-A stimulation compared to both the baseline and L-A/R-C conditions. (4) Conclusions: Bilateral tDCS over the PPC differentially influences cortical activity and postural control depending on the stimulation polarity. Specifically, L-C/R-A stimulation was associated with impaired visual-vestibular integration and postural stability. These preliminary findings highlight the critical role of interhemispheric parietal balance in posture regulation and suggest that polarity-specific tDCS protocols may be important considerations for the future.
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