Research Article
Modelling of the Current Density Distributions during Cortical Electric Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain Treatment
Table 2
Schematic representation of the main findings of this study.
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| Interelectrode distance (Phase 1) | Max @ 2 cm | with distance | Stimulus amplitude (Phase 2) | with amplitude | with amplitude | Stimulus frequency (Phase 2) | with frequency | with frequency | Age (Phase 3) | No clear trend with age (less in the elderly) | No clear trend with age (but min in the elderly) |
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Neuronal response was activated in the volume where > 50% MCT ( modulation threshold); spread of modulated tissue; depth of modulated tissue. |