Control Network Neuromodulation to Enhance Cognitive Training in Complex Traumatic Brain Injury

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a noninvasive form of brain stimulation in which a changing magnetic field is used to cause electric current at a specific area of the brain through electromagnetic induction. During an rTMS session, an electromagnetic coil is placed against the scalp near the forehead. The electromagnet painlessly delivers a magnetic pulse that stimulates nerve cells in the region of the brain being targeted.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a non-invasive, painless brain stimulation treatment that uses direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain. A constant, low intensity current is passed through two electrodes placed over the head which modulates neuronal activity.

Attention Process Training (APT) is a multi-session exercise designed to help improve the ability to focus on relevant material while ignoring irrelevant distractions. Further, it helps improve the speed of processing information.