Modulating sensorimotor synchronization through theta burst stimulation of the posterior parietal cortex: a TMS-EEG study

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Abstract

We investigated the effects of continuous (cTBS) and intermittent (iTBS) theta-burst stimulation over the right posterior parietal cortex (PPC) on sensorimotor-task performance and cortical activity in three healthy volunteers. The results showed significant changes in the continuation and simple reaction tasks. In the simple reaction task, cTBS consistently shortened reaction times, whereas iTBS lengthened them, indicating a role for the PPC in response control. TMSEEG revealed that cTBS reduced TEP amplitudes of the P2 and the motor areas, whereas iTBS increased them; cTBS also shortened latencies of the motor areas, whereas iTBS lengthened them. In conclusion, cTBS improved motor performance by decreasing cortical excitability and increasing information processing efficiency, whereas iTBS impairs motor performance by excessively increasing excitability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 19th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages352-355
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798331599997
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event19th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2025 - Lanzhou, China
Duration: 1 Aug 20253 Aug 2025

Publication series

Name2025 19th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2025

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityLanzhou
Period1/08/253/08/25

Keywords

  • Posterior parietal cortex
  • Theta Burst Stimulation
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation-electroencephalography

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