PlatoCare: Bridging Clinical Precision and At-Home Depression Treatment
The PlatoCare tDCS Headset is a user-friendly, non-invasive medical device designed to make neurostimulation easy and accessible for clinicians and patients alike. Approved to treat depression, PlatoCare serves as a powerful tool for practitioners to integrate into their treatment protocols, bridging the gap between professional oversight and convenient at-home care.
PlatoCare is controlled through the PlatoApp (iOS/Android), offering one primary stimulation mode (F3 → F4). The PlatoCare research features allow practitioners and researchers access to flexible, high-precision, and quality tDCS technology.
Precision and Versatility
The headset features three electrodes that enable users to locate the correct scalp positions to mount the device accurately, resulting in a wide range of possible montages.
Clinical Flexibility: Each electrode can act as both anode and cathode.
Adaptability: The headset can be tilted to sit at three different locations on the head, creating dozens of scientifically relevant applications.
Safety First: It is equipped with multiple layers of failsafe mechanisms, preventing any theoretical risk for the end user.
By focusing on ease of use for any client, while providing maximum flexibility for the expert clinician setting up and monitoring the treatment, PlatoCare represents the future of at-home tDCS.
PlatoCare availability: EU and UK
The PlatoCare tDCS headset is only available for purchase by healthcare professionals and researchers.
Use the Quote Request form or contact us directly for pricing.
If you are not a professional but you are interested in trying tDCS, please ask your healthcare provider to reach out to us or another tDCS provider.
| Current Type | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) |
| Current Intensity | Programmable up to 2.0 mA |
| Voltage Max | Up to 30V (automatically regulated) |
| Electrode Placement | Pre-set for F3 to F4 based on international 10-20 system |
| Session Length | Default to 30 minute |
| Ramp-up/down | Initial calibration followed by 0.15mA/s |
With a PlatoCare headset you get:
- 1 PlatoCare tDCS headset – requires the free PlatoApp (iOS/Android)
- 3 sponges in a plastic casing
- 6 additional replacement sponges
- 1 bottle for salt water
- 1 USB cable for charging
- Quick start guide
- A hardshell case for the headset and all the accessories
Are there any subscription costs?
No, there are no subscription costs when purchasing the PlatoCare headset or when using the headset with the PlatoApp.
Size:
The headset is scalable to fit average head sizes from 54-64cm/21.5-25 inches.
Smartphone requirements:
- iOS: Version 10.0 or above
- Android: Version 5.0 (Lollipop) or above
Please note: you must have access to Google services for PlatoApp to work
The PlatoCare Instructions for use provides extended information about the product, usage and maintenance. If you have any further questions, please contact us directly.
