Can Paired Associative Stimulation Modulate Brian Plasticity and Motor Excitability in Stroke Patients?
School Name
Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
In the United States, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when blood circulation to a region of the brain is cut off, causing there to be a lack of oxygen in the brain. Strokes often result in impairment of the motor pathways of the body, leading patients to experience lack of motor control. In this experiment, a new technique, Paired Associative Stimulation (PAS), was tested to see its effects on the motor control of stroke patients. Specifically, increased motor cortical excitability was looked for. Through a series of four visits, PAS10, PAS25, PAS100 were tested on seven healthy controls and seven stroke patients. CSP, rMT, PP, RC, and MEP were measured in each visit. With these results, the MEP rate was calculated, as well as the Motor Threshold difference to see the effects of the PAS. Through these calculations, it was found that PAS10 inhibits motor cortical excitability instead of facilitating it.
Recommended Citation
Tarekegne, Melat, "Can Paired Associative Stimulation Modulate Brian Plasticity and Motor Excitability in Stroke Patients?" (2018). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 86.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2018/all/86
Location
Neville 322
Start Date
4-14-2018 9:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Can Paired Associative Stimulation Modulate Brian Plasticity and Motor Excitability in Stroke Patients?
Neville 322
In the United States, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when blood circulation to a region of the brain is cut off, causing there to be a lack of oxygen in the brain. Strokes often result in impairment of the motor pathways of the body, leading patients to experience lack of motor control. In this experiment, a new technique, Paired Associative Stimulation (PAS), was tested to see its effects on the motor control of stroke patients. Specifically, increased motor cortical excitability was looked for. Through a series of four visits, PAS10, PAS25, PAS100 were tested on seven healthy controls and seven stroke patients. CSP, rMT, PP, RC, and MEP were measured in each visit. With these results, the MEP rate was calculated, as well as the Motor Threshold difference to see the effects of the PAS. Through these calculations, it was found that PAS10 inhibits motor cortical excitability instead of facilitating it.
