Repeated Bilateral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Auditory Cortex for Tinnitus

I've come across this trial for tDCS, and the results look promising. I'll admit I don't have a ton of knowledge about tDCS, but this trial found statistically significant results in lowered THI score, as well as distress and loudness VAS. It also included a placebo group and the results of the active treatment seem to have some lingering effect.

→ Repeated Bilateral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Auditory Cortex for Tinnitus Treatment: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

 

One neat thing is that the device they used is already available. Looks like you can get one for $500.

 

Is there a picture that shows where to place the anode/cathode?

 

I would like to know what the device looks like and where it is sold for $500?

 

https://mindalive.com/products/oasis-pro

 

It would be worth it if it worked. Post your feedback here if you try it.

 

There's an active thread already on here for rTMS, tACS, tDCS, etc., that's been going since 2012, quoting various studies, people's experiences, etc., with generally inconclusive or no positive results.

Can anyone figure out what's different, if anything, this time?

 

So nobody has done repeated sessions of bilateral anodal/cathodal tDCS over left/right AC before?

 

Do you have any experience using an Oasis Pro, or do you know anyone who has used one? I think it would be good for sleep and anxiety instead of pharmaceuticals.

 

I know nothing about it. I just googled the device mentioned in the study and noticed it could be bought.

 

I'd be willing to try Oasis Pro. Does anyone know if it's possible to determine where exactly they placed the electrode? Is there a more detailed paper available somewhere?

 

(b) is the auditory cortex. You will likely need the electrodes and sponges with the same placement, size, and current as in the paper. It's not as easy as one would think, but it might be worth it. I think you will need 35cm² sponges - for 5x7cm electrodes.

Treatment parameters:

• Electrode size
• Polarity
• Electrode placement and configuration
• Current amplitude and density
• Treatment duration
• Number of sessions and total dose

 

Thanks! Where did you pull that from? I would like to see more of a side view of (b).

 

This is the source of the graphics and a good read on the topic.