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    • Neuroscience
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computational Biology

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    • Motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) are vital biomarkers for transcranial stimulation (TCS).
    • High MEP variability necessitates advanced analytical methods for accurate data interpretation.
    • Existing models for MEP generation lack the realism required for developing and testing these methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a sophisticated statistical model for simulating realistic motor-evoked potential (MEP) amplitude data.
    • To provide a tool for the development and validation of advanced analysis algorithms for transcranial stimulation.

    Main Methods:

    • A statistical model incorporating three sources of trial-to-trial variability: excitability fluctuations, neural/muscular pathway variations, and noise.
    • Parameter extraction from existing literature data to represent statistical distributions.
    • Generation of individualized and virtual population MEP data.

    Main Results:

    • The model successfully simulates long sequences of individualized MEP amplitude data.
    • Generated data exhibit properties matching experimental observations, including stimulus-intensity-dependent and bimodal distributions.
    • The model can generate data for specific subjects or virtual populations.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented MEP model is the most detailed statistical model to date.
    • This model serves as a valuable resource for developing and implementing dosing and biomarker estimation algorithms for TCS.
    • Facilitates faster and more accurate analysis of MEP data in research and clinical settings.