March 3, 2026Open Access

α -tACS Modulates Reward-Dependent Pupil Responses and Corticostriatal Connectivity

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Modulation of reward circuitry impacts pupil responses, indicating changes in reward processing.
Corticostriatal networks show significant connectivity alterations, highlighting the influence of α-tACS.
Analysis utilizes noninvasive α-tACS targeting the vlpfc to assess local cortical changes during tasks.
Potential applications in therapeutic settings indicate the need for further exploration of this approach.

Abstract

Targeting VLPFC with α-tACS modulates local cortical activity and corticostriatal networks during reward processing, providing a promising noninvasive approach to influence reward circuitry.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a765cbbadf0bb9e87da782 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.01.30.702963

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David V. Smith

James B. Wyngaarden

Danni Tu

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New York University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Temple University

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α -tACS Modulates Reward-Dependent Pupil Responses and Corticostriatal Connectivity

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