Neuromodulation Glossary

A systematic programming procedure that tests each electrode contact individually against a distant reference to identif...

Safety classification for neuromodulation devices that can undergo MRI scanning under specific, controlled conditions an...

The gradual decrease in neural responsiveness to sustained or repetitive electrical stimulation over time.

The process of interpreting neural signals to extract information about intended movements, sensations, or cognitive sta...

The quantitative relationship between stimulation parameter intensity and magnitude of neural or therapeutic response in...

A biofeedback technique using real-time brain wave monitoring to train patients to modify their neural activity patterns...

Predetermined time interval during which stimulation is discontinued to assess baseline symptoms and eliminate carryover...

Adaptive modifications in neural structure and function resulting from chronic neuromodulation therapy.

The optimal time period following neuromodulation initiation when the brain exhibits maximum capacity for adaptive neura...

The brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life, a key mechanism underlying neuromodul...

The temporal delay between stimulation onset and observable therapeutic effect in neuromodulation therapy.

The minimum stimulation amplitude required to elicit a detectable neural response or therapeutic effect.

Implantable pulse generator device that delivers controlled electrical stimulation to neural tissues.

A neuromodulation technique targeting the greater occipital nerve to treat chronic headache disorders.

An experimental neuromodulation technique using light to control genetically modified neurons expressing light-sensitive...

Flat, multi-contact electrode array surgically placed in the epidural space for spinal cord stimulation applications.

A flat, wide neurostimulation electrode requiring surgical laminectomy for placement, contrasting with cylindrical percu...

Abnormal tingling or prickling sensation often used to guide neuromodulation device programming.

A programming technique used to determine optimal stimulation parameters by systematically documenting patient-reported...

A minimally invasive surgical technique for positioning stimulation leads through small skin punctures rather than open...

Scar tissue formation around implanted electrode contacts that can impair stimulation efficacy and alter impedance value...

A phenomenon where patients report feeling stimulation sensations despite device deactivation, often related to neuropla...

A surgical procedure to modify or repair the subcutaneous pocket housing an implanted neurostimulation device.

The systematic selection of positive and negative electrode designations to optimize current flow direction and achieve...