The SEAS Study: Sensory Engagement and Activation During Noninvasive Stimulation

Exclusion Criteria

• •History of neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, migraines) or psychiatric conditions requiring medication.
• •Active implanted medical devices (e.g., pacemakers, cochlear implants) or metal in the neck/forearm that could interfere with stimulation or recordings.
• •Skin conditions or open wounds at stimulation sites (cervical neck, forearm).
• •Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• •Current use of medications affecting autonomic or cortical function (e.g., beta-blockers, sedatives).
• •Inability to sit still for recordings or understand instructions (e.g., due to severe vision/hearing impairment).