Transcranial electrical stimulation of the prefrontal cortex to boost the hypnosis experience: who benefits most?

Many attempts have been made to enhance hypnotizability. The most recent studies adopted the non-invasive brain stimulation deactivate dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) during hypnosis, indicating this as a promising approach. However, it is still no clear whether individual factors can predict effects of on In present study we phenomenological consciousness inventory (PCI) retrospectively assess mental processes hypnosis and hypnotizability, here defined “hypnoidal state.” aim was investigate possible role hypnotic susceptibility efficacy validated approach enhancement through cathodal transcranial electrical (tDCS) left DLPFC. Results indicated that lower hypnoidal state at baseline predicted greater after active tDCS. These findings suggest subjects with responsiveness best candidates for tDCS interventions enhancement, least montage targeting Neurocognitive underpinnings clinical implications results are discussed.