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Deep continuous theta burst stimulation of the operculo-insular cortex selectively affects Aδ-fibre heat pain

2018; Wiley; Volume: 596; Issue: 19 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1113/jp276359

1469-7793

Cédric Lenoir, Maxime Algoet, André Mouraux,

Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies

Deep continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) of the right operculo-insular cortex delivered with a double cone coil selectively impairs the ability to perceive thermonociceptive input conveyed by Aδ-fibre thermonociceptors without concomitantly affecting the ability to perceive innocuous warm, cold or vibrotactile sensations. Unlike deep cTBS, superficial cTBS of the right operculum delivered with a figure-of-eight coil does not affect the ability to perceive thermonociceptive input conveyed by Aδ-fibre thermonociceptors. The effect of deep operculo-insular cTBS on the perception of Aδ-fibre input was present at both the contralateral and the ipsilateral hand. The magnitude of the increase in Aδ-heat detection threshold induced by the deep cTBS was significantly correlated with the intensity of the cTBS pulses. Deep cTBS delivered over the operculo-insular cortex is associated with a risk of transcranial magnetic stimulation-induced seizure.