Non-Invasive Brain Sensing Technologies for Modulation of Neurological Disorders

Biosensors (Basel). 2024 Jul 9;14(7):335. doi: 10.3390/bios14070335.

Abstract

The non-invasive brain sensing modulation technology field is experiencing rapid development, with new techniques constantly emerging. This study delves into the field of non-invasive brain neuromodulation, a safer and potentially effective approach for treating a spectrum of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Unlike traditional deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, non-invasive techniques employ ultrasound, electrical currents, and electromagnetic field stimulation to stimulate the brain from outside the skull, thereby eliminating surgery risks and enhancing patient comfort. This study explores the mechanisms of various modalities, including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), highlighting their potential to address chronic pain, anxiety, Parkinson's disease, and depression. We also probe into the concept of closed-loop neuromodulation, which personalizes stimulation based on real-time brain activity. While we acknowledge the limitations of current technologies, our study concludes by proposing future research avenues to advance this rapidly evolving field with its immense potential to revolutionize neurological and psychiatric care and lay the foundation for the continuing advancement of innovative non-invasive brain sensing technologies.

Keywords: brain neuromodulation techniques; closed-loop neuromodulation systems; non-invasive brain sensing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques
  • Brain*
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy
  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation*
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Grants and funding

The authors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the ongoing and invaluable support provided by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, and the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA)—Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—with grant number (12870-KACST-2023-KACST-R-2-1-EI-).