Enhancing Warfighter Cognitive Abilities with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Feasibility Analysis

Abstract

This study examined the feasibility of using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to enhance warfighter cognitive abilities. An extensive literature review was conducted and several TMS laboratories were visited. Discussions were also held with several of the leading experts in the field of brain stimulation. The final recommendation of this study is to pursue TMS research with prudence, as the current state of the technology is still very oriented towards basic science exploration. Several studies have begun to show cognitive enhancement benefits of TMS in basic tasks, but work has yet to be done in more complex domains that would be of greatest benefit to the warfighter.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA473032

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  • Jeremy T. Nelson

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  • Autonomy
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
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  • Air Force
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Brain
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