Moving to accelerated protocols of tDCS in catatonia: a case report
Noomane Bouaziz,
Jean-Charles Luisada,
Samir Jabri
et al.
Abstract:Catatonia is a severe and potentially life-threatening neuropsychiatric condition. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the gold standard second-line intervention for catatonia after benzodiazepine failure. However, the access to ECT can be particularly challenging, especially during periods of increased strain on medical facilities, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Several case reports have suggested the potential efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in addressing catatonia. In our case, we … Show more
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