Cerebellar TDCS for SRPCS Treatment

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Sign Informed Consent Document
• •2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study Male or female, aged 18-30.
• •3. Diagnosed with a concussion by a doctor greater than or equal to 1 month ago.
• •4. Concussion occurring during a sport/recreational activity
• •5. Meet the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for Post Concussion Syndrome:
• •1. history of a traumatic brain injury at least a month in the past
• •2. 3 or more of the following symptoms: headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, insomnia, concentration, memory difficulty
• •6. Rivermead Post Concussion Questionnaire score of at least 21 at baseline.
• •7. Comprehension of the protocol, as indicated by an ability to respond to questions about the study after reading the consent form.
• •8. Healthy enough to complete the protocol based, on information obtained from a clinical exam and past medical history.
• •9. Able to use and be contacted by telephone
• •10. Able to speak, read, and understand English, and complete questionnaires in English.
• •Healthy Controls
• •1. No history of mild traumatic brain injury or diagnosed concussion within the last year.
• •2. Not suffering from any PCS symptoms related to a brain injury
• •3. No History of a psychiatric condition (other than mild to moderate anxiety or depression)
• •4. Currently on no prescribed psychoactive medications
• •5. Comprehension of the protocol, as indicated by an ability to respond to questions about the study after reading the consent form.
• •6. Healthy enough to complete the protocol based, on information obtained from a clinical exam and past medical history.
• •7. Able to use and be contacted by telephone
• •8. Able to speak, read, and understand English, and complete questionnaires in English