DC-STIMULATOR
Stimulators for cranial electrotherapy and neuroscientific research
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The DC-STIMULATOR is a stimulator for cranial electrotherapy that provides stimulation using weak direct current (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation tDCS) within non-invasive interventional neurophysiology. The electrical charge and current density applied are far below the threshold for releasing a stimulus and have a modular effect on existing neuronal elements.
Depending on the duration, current, current density and frequency, the stimulation is effective in inhibiting or activating cortical activity.
The DC-STIMULATOR is used for transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for symptom relief in depression. It can be applied as monotherapy or in combination with other treatments. For patients with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication and failure to another drug, no further benefit of tDCS beyond unspecific (placebo) effects can be expected.
Features
The DC-STIMULATOR is a micro-processor-controlled constant current source. It meets the highest safety standards thanks to (hardware- and software-based) multistage monitoring of the current path. By continuously monitoring electrode impedance it can detect insufficient contact with the skin and automatically terminate stimulation. This is a reliable method of excluding any injury to the patient.
Hardware & Software Options
Study mode
The study mode encodes sham and active stimulation using one out of 200 5-digit codes. There are three settings available to meet even complex study conditions. The parameters can be set individually. As long as the study mode is enabled, only the study manager can change the parameters.
Trigger in
When the trigger in module is enabled, the selected stimulation setting can be started via a voltage impulse. So several stimulators can be operated simultaneously or a stimulation can be triggered by a defined event.
tES caps for therapy and research
With the new innovative tES caps, you can place the anode and cathode for tDCS and tACS precisely over predefined areas of the brain.
DC-STIMULATOR accessories
We offer a wide range of accessories, including electrodes of various dimensions and shapes, cables as well as conduction paste. Products can be ordered individually or in a set. We will also be happy to advise you which electrodes are best suited for your project.
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