A comparison of two different continuous theta burst stimulation paradigms applied to the human primary motor cortex

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dc.contributor.authorGoldsworthy, M.
dc.contributor.authorPitcher, J.
dc.contributor.authorRidding, M.
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstract<h4>Objective</h4>The application of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in bursts at theta frequencies (TBS) may produce lasting neuroplastic changes in the human cortex. However, there exists high variability in subjects' responses, possibly due to non-optimal stimulation characteristics. Here we compare the efficacy of two variations of continuous TBS (cTBS) for producing neuroplastic change in the human primary motor cortex (M1).<h4>Methods</h4>The two cTBS paradigms were: (1) standard cTBS (cTBS(std)) (three stimuli at 50Hz, repeated at 5Hz), and (2) modified cTBS (cTBS(mod)) (three stimuli at 30Hz, repeated at 6Hz with intensity). Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) were recorded from the right first dorsal interosseous muscle before, as well as at 0, 5, 10, 20 and 30min following each paradigm.<h4>Results</h4>Both cTBS(std) (P=0.05) and cTBS(mod) (P<0.0001) induced a suppression of MEP amplitudes. However, MEP suppression following cTBS(mod) was greater (ANOVA(RM); P=0.02). Experiments using magnetic brainstem stimulation provided evidence that cTBS(mod) induced MEP suppression through cortical mechanisms.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The neuroplastic response of the human M1 to cTBS is highly dependent on the stimulation parameters employed.<h4>Significance</h4>These findings may have significant implications for the clinical application of cTBS paradigms.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityMitchell R. Goldsworthy, Julia B. Pitcher and Michael C. Ridding
dc.identifier.citationClinical Neurophysiology, 2012; 123(11):2256-2263
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.clinph.2012.05.001
dc.identifier.issn1388-2457
dc.identifier.issn1872-8952
dc.identifier.orcidGoldsworthy, M. [0000-0002-0688-9475]
dc.identifier.orcidPitcher, J. [0000-0002-9648-7540]
dc.identifier.orcidRidding, M. [0000-0001-5657-9136]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/73886
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Sci Ireland Ltd
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/519313
dc.rights© 2012 International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2012.05.001
dc.subjectMuscle, Skeletal
dc.subjectMotor Cortex
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectTheta Rhythm
dc.subjectElectromyography
dc.subjectEvoked Potentials, Motor
dc.subjectMuscle Contraction
dc.subjectNeuronal Plasticity
dc.subjectModels, Neurological
dc.subjectAdolescent
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation
dc.subjectYoung Adult
dc.titleA comparison of two different continuous theta burst stimulation paradigms applied to the human primary motor cortex
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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