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ReviewBrain sciences2025

State-Dependent Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Synchronized with Electroencephalography: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Directions.

He Chen, Tao Liu, Yinglu Song, Zhaohuan Ding, Xiaoli Li

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Review in Brain sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

He ChenSchool of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.
Tao LiuSchool of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.
Yinglu SongSchool of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.
Zhaohuan DingShien-Ming Wu School of Intelligent Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
Xiaoli LiSchool of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with electroencephalography (TMS-EEG) has emerged as a transformative tool for probing cortical dynamics with millisecond precision. This review examines the state-dependent nature of TMS-EEG, a critical yet underexplored dimension influencing measurement reliability and clinical applicability. By integrating TMS's neuromodulatory capacity with EEG's temporal resolution, this synergy enables real-time analysis of brain network dynamics under varying neural states. We delineate foundational mechanisms of TMS-evoked potentials (TEPs), discuss challenges posed by temporal and inter-individual variability, and evaluate advanced paradigms such as closed-loop and task-embedded TMS-EEG. The former leverages real-time EEG feedback to synchronize stimulation with oscillatory phases, while the latter aligns TMS pulses with task-specific cognitive phases to map transient network activations. Current limitations-including hardware constraints, signal artifacts, and inconsistent preprocessing pipelines-are critically analyzed. Future directions emphasize adaptive algorithms for neural state prediction, phase-specific stimulation protocols, and standardized methodologies to enhance reproducibility. By bridging mechanistic insights with personalized neuromodulation strategies, state-dependent TMS-EEG holds promise for advancing both basic neuroscience and precision medicine, particularly in psychiatric and neurological disorders characterized by dynamic neural dysregulation.

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closed-loopstate-dependentTMS-EEGtranscranial magnetic stimulation

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PMID40722322
PMCPMC12293497

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