Targeted modulation of neural population dynamics to improve movement control

Stroke is a leading cause of motor disability in the world. While brain stimulation to enhance motor function after stroke has shown promise, large clinical trials in human stroke patients have not found consistent benefits. These trials were conducted using open-loop stimulation, where the neural responses to stimulation were not measured. It remains unclear how to precisely tailor brain stimulation to effectively modulate neural dynamics in the motor network in order to improve motor control after stroke.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research