Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

Optimization of TMS target engagement: novel evidence based on combined TMS-EEG and dMRI tractography of brain circuitry

The paper presents novel data using dMRI tractography-guided TMS-EEG on a single healthy young adult to better understand brain circuitry engagement during neuromodulation.

Extended-Interval Theta Burst Stimulation Enhances Glutamatergic Plasticity and Antidepressant Effects via Reduced GABAergic Recruitment

This paper shows that extended interval theta burst stimulation (eTBS) enhances antidepressant effects by reducing GABAergic inhibition and promoting glutamatergic plasticity.

Theta-burst direct electrical stimulation remodels human brain networks

This study investigates how theta-burst stimulation affects neural activity in human brain networks using intracranial EEG during direct electrical stimulation.

Superiority of Rhythmic Auditory Signals over Electrical Stimulation to Entrain Behavior

This study compares the effectiveness of rhythmic auditory signals and tACS in entraining behavior, finding that sensory stimuli dominate when both are present.

Individual alpha frequency tACS reduces functional connectivity across the default mode network

This study shows that individualized alpha frequency tACS reduces functional connectivity in the default mode network, particularly between hubs, suggesting complex interactions with cortical folding.

Anodal tsDCS restores the structure and function of the disrupted proprioceptive Ia synapses on spinal motoneurons in the SOD1 G93A mouse model of ALS

The paper investigates the effects of anodal and cathodal tsDCS on spinal motoneurons in SOD1 G93A mice, finding polarity-dependent changes in synaptic properties but no disease burden reduction.

It's the Sound not the Pulse: Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation Reduces Central Sensitization through Auditory Modulatory Effects

This study shows that the analgesic effect of rPMS in acute pain is due to its auditory component, not peripheral nerve stimulation.

Investigating the effects of repetitive paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation on visuomotor training using TMS-EEG.

This study examines the effects of iTMS on visuomotor training using TMS-EEG, finding no change in MEP amplitude but suggesting altered cortical reactivity and a potential priming effect.

Combined effects of pharmacological interventions and intermittent theta-burst stimulation on motor sequence learning

This study examines the combined effects of pharmacological agents and intermittent theta-burst stimulation on motor sequence learning in humans, finding that lorazepam with iTBS impairs retention.

Corticospinal excitability at rest outside of a task does not differ from task intertrial intervals in healthy adults

This study measures corticospinal excitability during task intertrial intervals and out-of-task rest in healthy adults, finding no significant difference in motor evoked potentials.

Altered resting-state brain entropy (BEN) by rTMS across the human cortex

The paper investigates how rTMS affects brain entropy (BEN) in different brain regions, finding that both excitatory and inhibitory rTMS protocols alter BEN in specific areas.

Multi-scale modelling of location- and frequency-dependent synaptic plasticity induced by transcranial magnetic stimulation in the dendrites of pyramidal neurons

The paper develops a multi-scale model to simulate rTMS-induced synaptic plasticity in pyramidal neurons, showing frequency- and location-dependent changes in excitatory synapses.

A Comparison of Techniques to Determine Active Motor Threshold for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Research

This paper compares absolute and relative thresholds for determining active motor threshold in TMS research, finding that relative thresholds show better test-retest reliability.

Working memory enhancement using real-time phase-tuned transcranial alternating current stimulation

This study develops real-time phase-tuned tACS to enhance working memory by adjusting phase lag relative to alpha oscillations, showing improved performance at specific phase lags.

Metaplastic neuromodulation via transcranial direct current stimulation has no effect on corticospinal excitability and neuromuscular fatigue

This study investigates whether tDCS can affect corticospinal excitability and neuromuscular fatigue in healthy adults, finding no significant effects.

Tactile versus Motor Imagery: Differences in Corticospinal Excitability Assessed with single-pulse TMS

This study compares the effects of tactile imagery, tactile stimulation, and kinesthetic motor imagery on corticospinal excitability using TMS, finding greater increases during kinesthetic motor imagery than tactile imagery.

The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current and Magnetic Stimulation on Fear Extinction and Return of Fear: A meta-analysis and Systematic Review

This study meta-analyzes and reviews the effects of tDCS and TMS on fear extinction and return of fear in animals and humans, finding specific protocols that enhance extinction and inhibit return of fear.

Transcranial electrical stimulation modulates emotional experience and metabolites in the prefrontal cortex in a donation task

This study shows that tDCS applied to prefrontal cortex regions modulates self-reported emotions and metabolite levels during a donation task.

Densely sampled stimulus-response map of human cortex with single pulse TMS-EEG and its relation to whole brain neuroimaging measures

The paper maps stimulus-response patterns in the human cortex using TMS-EEG and relates them to whole-brain neuroimaging measures from a single densely-sampled individual.

Hebbian priming of human spinal motor learning

This paper demonstrates that paired corticomotoneuronal stimulation (PCMS) can prime motor learning in humans by enhancing spinal neuroplasticity and interacting with experience-dependent plasticity.

Anodal M1 tDCS enhances online learning of rhythmic timing videogame skill

This study shows that anodal tDCS over M1 improves online learning of a complex rhythmic timing video game skill compared to sham stimulation.

Medial prefrontal cortex stimulation abolishes implicit reactions to threats and prevents the return of fear

This study shows that medial prefrontal cortex stimulation reduces implicit threat reactions and prevents fear return in humans.

A 5-day course of rTMS before pain onset ameliorates future pain and increases sensorimotor peak alpha frequency

This study shows that 5 days of rTMS before pain onset reduces future pain intensity and functional impairment, without mediation by corticomotor excitability or sensorimotor peak alpha frequency.

Temporal interference stimulation disrupts spike timing in the primate brain

This study shows temporal interference stimulation alters spiking timing in non-human primates but is less effective than other non-invasive methods.

Non-invasive stimulation of the human striatum disrupts reinforcement learning of motor skills

This study uses tTIS to show that 80Hz striatal stimulation disrupts reinforcement learning of motor skills, while 20Hz does not, indicating a frequency-dependent effect on striatal function.

Real-time optimization to enhance noninvasive cortical excitability assessment in the human dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

This paper develops a real-time closed-loop optimization method to enhance TMS-EEG measurements of prefrontal cortex excitability by reducing artifacts and increasing signal magnitude.

Reliability of transcranial magnetic stimulation-evoked responses on knee extensor muscles during cycling

This study evaluates the reliability of TMS-evoked responses during cycling, finding that Mmax, MEP/Mmax-1, and LICI are reliable, while SICI shows poor reliability across sessions.

Can non-invasive brain stimulation modulate peak alpha frequency in the human brain? A systematic review and meta-analysis

This paper reviews non-invasive brain stimulation effects on peak alpha frequency, finding limited and inconsistent evidence of modulation.

TMS-based neurofeedback training of mental finger individuation induces neuroplastic changes in the sensorimotor cortex

This study shows that TMS-based neurofeedback training improves neuroplastic changes in the sensorimotor cortex by enhancing finger-specific motor representations.

Stimulating prefrontal cortex facilitates training transfer by increasing representational overlap

This study shows that prefrontal cortex stimulation with tDCS improves multitasking performance by increasing representational overlap in brain activity patterns.