Magnetic NeuroRing: a portable adaptive brain-computer interface for real-time transcranial magnetic stimulation in post-stroke motor rehabilitation

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Authors: Yurui Tang, Yuchun Wang, Weiqiang Zhang, Xiaohui Liu, Yang Li, Weimin Hu, Ling Ding, Fanfan Feng, Xianggui Chen, Jianfeng Feng, Shumao Xu, Shugeng Chen
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Abstract

Stroke often causes persistent upper limb and hand motor dysfunction due to disrupted neural reorganization. To address this, we developed the Magnetic NeuroRing: a portable brain-computer interface integrating real-time electroencephalogram (EEG) with closed-loop continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) for adaptive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). A multi-channel EEG array over motor cortical regions (FC3, FC4, CP3, CP4, FT7, FT8, TP7, TP8) detects event-related desynchronization (ERD), indicating motor intent. When ERD/ERS falls below a threshold (ERD/ERS < 0 over five consecutive activations), the system delivers inhibitory cTBS to hyperactive regions, aiming to rebalance stroke-impaired interhemispheric dynamics. The lightweight, patient-specific headgear uses magnetic levitation for precise targeting and EEG-TMS synchronization. In healthy subjects, adaptive cTBS significantly modulated resting-state and task-related neural metrics, aligning with prior large-device findings and demonstrating feasibility for inducing neuroplastic changes. By bridging real-time diagnostics with targeted neuromodulation, the Magnetic NeuroRing enables dynamic, data-driven rehabilitation across clinical and home settings.

Fields of Study & Subjects

EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Biomedical Innovations.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
3
Issue
1
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN