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Reported tDCS side effects during stimulation
| tDCS session | Itching sensation | Burning sensation | Pain | Tingling | Fatigue | Trouble concentrating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tDCS ＋ MBSAT | 9 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Anodal l-DLPFC | 8 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Sham tDCS | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| χ2 (active vs. sham) | 3.39 | 3.20 | 1.57 | 4.43 | 1.36 | 0.01 |
| p value | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.95 | 0.61 | 0.85 | 1.00 |
Values are presented as number.
tDCS, transcranial direct current stimulation; MBSAT, mindfulness-based substance abuse treatment; DLPFC, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
