Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique using a low intensity electric current to modify cortical excitability. Apathy is a pervasive neuropsychiatric symptom characterized by a reduction in goal-directed behavior and activity that persists over time and causes identifiable functional impairment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of repeated sessions of tDCS combined with simultaneous cognitive training on apathy in older people with minor neurocognitive disorders.
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Apathy Inventory (Robert et al., 2002), clinician version
Timeframe: Changes from baseline severity of apathy at 4 weeks and 18 weeks are assessed (12 weeks after the end of intervention)