Combining Stimulation Protocols to Probe Memory Consolidation—Commentary on Hausdorf et al. 2025
Abstract
A recent study by Hausdorf et al. reported that combining closed-loop acoustic stimulation with transcranial direct current stimulation during sleep does not improve memory consolidation. This contrasts with past studies that reported a beneficial effect of each method individually. In this commentary, I discuss the relevance of the study in the current literature and offer potential explanations for this absence of effect.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Memory and Neural Mechanisms
Publication details
- Journal / source
- European Journal of Neuroscience
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e70400–e70400
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN