A checklist for assessing the methodological quality of studies using transcranial magnetic stimulation to study the motor system: an international consensus study.

摘要: In the last decade transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been subject of more than 20,000 original research articles. Despite this popularity, TMS responses are known to be highly variable and variability can impact on interpretation findings. There no guidelines regarding factors that should reported and/or controlled in studies. This study aimed develop a checklist recommended evaluate methodology reporting studies use single or paired pulse motor system. A two round international web-based Delphi was conducted. Panellists rated importance number subject, methodological analytical Twenty-seven items for 30 were included final checklist. Eight related subjects (e.g. age, gender), 21 coil type, stimulus intensity) analysis size unconditioned evoked potential). The is inclusion when submitting manuscripts publication ensure transparency could also used critically appraise previously published work. It envisaged added deleted from basis future research. Use improve quality data collection