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A combination of these treatment strategies may generate synergistic or additive effects and thus has been more commonly tested in clinical trials, fostering a novel yet promising field of research. We conducted a literature search in four different databases including only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that tested the combination of MBTs with tDCS. Ten studies (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 461) were included. Combined protocols included meditation\/mindfulness (8\/10), biofeedback (1\/10), and hypnosis (1\/10). The RCTs were heterogeneous with regard to population, design, and types of outcomes. Based on the findings of this search, we provide here a content description, methodological and practical insights, and future directions for the field. 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