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  • 1Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada. debruin@mcmaster.ca

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Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex sensitivity to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) varies by hemisphere. Left-sided rTMS evoked larger potentials than right-sided, though some stimulation levels were insufficient to elicit responses.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neuromodulation
  • Brain Stimulation

Background:

  • Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique.
  • Understanding the sensitivity of specific brain regions to rTMS is crucial for optimizing therapeutic applications.
  • The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is a key target for rTMS in treating conditions like depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sensitivity of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) to rTMS.
  • To compare the evoked potentials resulting from left and right DLPFC stimulation.
  • To assess the efficacy of clinically relevant rTMS parameters in eliciting responses.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a custom-developed electroencephalography (EEG) system with 10-20 electrode placement.

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  • Recorded short-latency magnetically evoked potentials (MEPs) following rTMS.
  • Administered 10 Hz rTMS to the left hemisphere and 1 Hz rTMS to the right hemisphere in 16 healthy subjects.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly larger evoked potentials were recorded for left-sided DLPFC stimulation compared to right-sided.
    • Despite using clinically accepted stimulation energies for depression treatment, responses were not elicited in all subjects.
    • Preliminary findings suggest hemispheric differences in DLPFC excitability to rTMS.

    Conclusions:

    • The DLPFC exhibits differential sensitivity to rTMS based on hemispheric location.
    • Current clinical rTMS parameters may not consistently evoke measurable responses in all individuals.
    • Further research is needed to refine rTMS protocols for targeted and effective brain stimulation.