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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Biology

Background:

Neuromodulation therapy is expanding.
Computational models are increasingly recognized for their value in neurostimulation.
Models have evolved from simple to sophisticated patient-specific approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advances in computational modeling for neuromodulation.
To discuss future directions in this field.
To highlight the role of models in understanding neurostimulation systems.

Main Methods:

Review of computational models for deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.
Analysis of patient-specific modeling incorporating system details and individual attributes.
Examination of model-based predictions of bioelectric fields.

Main Results:

Models provide detailed predictions of bioelectric fields during stimulation.
These predictions serve as a basis for analyzing stimulation safety, neural response, system design, and clinical outcomes.
Significant advancements have been made in creating sophisticated, patient-specific models.

Conclusions:

Computational modeling is crucial for the advancement of neuromodulation therapy.
Patient-specific models offer deeper insights into neurostimulation.
Future directions involve further refinement and application of these sophisticated models.