Quantification of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound Energy Field Focality in the Cerebral Cortex

Key Points

• The study aims to quantify the focality of transcranial magnetic stimulation and low-intensity focused ultrasound in the cerebral cortex.
• Conducted a clinical trial registered under NCT02800226
• Utilized advanced imaging techniques to assess energy field focality
• Compared effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation and focused ultrasound
• Demonstrated varying focality in energy fields produced by both techniques
• Indicated potential for improved targeting in therapeutic applications