Advancements in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Research and the Path to Precision

Abstract

Wei Sun,1 Qiao Wu,1 Li Gao,2 Zhong Zheng,3 Hu Xiang,1 Kun Yang,1 Bo Yu,1 Jing Yao1 1Department of Psychiatry, the Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu Institute of Neurological Diseases, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China; 3Neurobiological Detection Center, West China Hospital Affiliated to Sichuan University, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qiao Wu, Department of Psychiatry, the Third People’s Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China, Email [email protected]: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has become increasingly popular in clinical practice in recent years, and there have been significant advances in the principles and stimulation modes of TMS. With the development of multi-mode and precise stimulation technology, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of TMS. The neuroregulatory effects of TMS can vary depending on the specific mode of stimulation, highlighting the importance of exploring these effects through multimodal application. Additionally, the use of precise TMS therapy can help enhance our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying these effects, providing us with a more comprehensive perspective. This article aims to review the mechanism of action, stimulation mode, multimodal application, and precision of TMS.Keywords: transcranial magnetic stimulation, mechanism, stimulation mode, multimodal application, precision

Keywords

• transcranial magnetic stimulation
• mechanism
• stimulation mode
• multimodal application
• precision