Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Supplementary Motor Area: Effect Upon Perception and Somatosensory and Motor Evoked Potentials

BACKGROUND: The supplementary motor area (SMA) has been implicated in many aspects of movement preparation and execution. In addition to motor roles, the SMA is responsive to somesthetic stimuli though it is unclear exactly what role the SMA plays in a somatosensory network. OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS: It is the purpose of this study to assess how continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) of the SMA affects both somatosensory (SEPs) and motor evoked …